Law and Public Policies

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

To put theory into practice, students will work in small teams to conceptualize their own policy analysis on a topic of their choosing and also to simulate the formulation of public policies. Policy analyses will be presented during course and should stimulate a thoughtful and informed debate about the challenges of the policy area.

Evaluation method

1. Final examination (60% of the grade).

2. Participation (20%)

- Class participation

- Participation in the practical sessions of negotiation of a piece of legislation (carried out in groups. The simulation will take place over two lessons and will simulate the negotiation of a piece of legislation in its drafting and approval phase).

- Participation in the practical session on policy paper (This will take place in groups. Each group will prepare slides for oral presentation. The presentation should include: problem definition, summary of literature findings, presentation of policy options and recommendations. Groups should also provide appropriate responses to questions from the class).

3. Policy paper (20%): This is done individually. Must include: problem definition, summary of literature findings, presentation of policy options and recommendations as taught in the practical session.

Subject matter

1. Law and Public Policy


2. Theories on Public Policy


3. Discussion of Public Policy Examples with Guest Speaker


4. Foundation and Role of the State


5. Political Decision-Making Process


6. Decision Theory


7. Political Decision-Making Process: Policy Paper


8. Political Decision-Making Process: The Legislative Procedure


9. Arbitration and Regulatory Entrepreneurship


10. Practical Session on Legislative Draft Negotiation


11. Practical Session on Legislative Draft Negotiation (cont.)


12. Public Policy Oversight

Programs

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