Encyclopedia of Public Policy

Public Policy operates at the borderline between practical concerns and academic research. This encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and updated source of reference in public policy research and practice. It covers terms, concepts, methods and theories of public policy and is fully international in its scope. More than 200 contributions of 300 internationally renowned experts from various countries provide a definitive access to the knowledge in the fields of public policy, public administration, public management and related fields. Students, scholars and practitioners will find reliable and up to date definitions and explanations of the key terms of public policy in a growing and diverging field.