Public Policy is an interdisciplinary subject connecting the theoretical and analytical tools of economics, political science, philosophy, psychology, and law with their realworld policy applications. Public policy is the principled guide to action taken by the administrative executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institutional customs. This book remains essential reading for students of public policy and policy analysis. This book offers authoritative and engaging critical overviews of the state of political science.