Public policy is the process by which policy makers translate their political vision into programmes and actions to deliver ‘outcomes — desired changes in the real world’.[citation needed] The ‘real world’ is constantly changing and this has resulted in the movement towards greater use of evidence in policy design, making and implementation. Rational choice theory, or now more frequently known as evidence-based policy, argues that focusing on scientific evidence, instead of history and culture, should guide public policy making. 

Intended Learning Outcomes 

It enables the students to compare ineffective economies and political bodies with viable economies and political appratus. 

We learn how responsible governments meet the needs of the most deprived faction of society 

A better understanding develops to eradicate all kinds of corruption from a society. 

The students come to know how a political system can aquire public based policies and their implementation. 

It enhances the governing capabilities of the individuals. 

Assessment Criteria 

This course carries 03 credit hours and 100 marks for evaluation. The total marks are divided in three parts: 

20  Sessional Marks, this part is further divided in four sub-parts:  

05 Marks for Class Attendence, 05 Maks for Class Participation, 05 Marks for Assignment and 05 Marks for class Test.(05 x4=20). The result of sessional marks will be declared before the commencement of final term examination on the notice board of the department. 

30 Marks will be for Mid-Term Examination, which will be held on the 9th week of the semester. 

This paper may include both objective and subjective types questions. its result will also be declared before beginning of the final term exams and the marked copies will also be seen to students to clarify their mistakes. 

50 Marks will be for Final-Term Examination 

These exams will be held at the end of the semester. 15 marks will be for objective type questions and 35 marks will be for subjective type/long questions. 25% syllabus of before mid-term exams will also be included in the final term syllabus. 

Class Day and Timing 

This course is being offered to 3rd semester students of BS Political Science ( Regular & Self-Support). The class helds accordingly, 9-30-11Am & 11AM To 12-30PM  on Monday and Wednessday. 

Recommended Book

The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy (Oxford University Press,2006 New York).