The Politics of Policymaking

<strong></strong> <p>Never has good policy been so important. From unemployment and a lack of affordable housing to regulating cryptocurrencies and protecting against cybersecurity threats, the challenges we face are complex and global. The text explains how policymaking works: from the emergence of policy ideas to deciding between cutting-edge solutions, from evaluating policies to improving policymaking practices, using examples from around the world. </p> <p>Open up the black box of government to see where policies are made. This introductory text takes you beyond theory and into the messy world of policymaking, offering a toolkit for making better policy. Drawing from insights earned through years of interactions with policymakers and extensive teaching experience, Boin and Lodge offer a comprehensive introduction to the inner workings of government and how to produce policies that address societal problems of today and tomorrow. <em>The Politics of Policymaking </em>teaches you the connections between policies, their effects, and the society they impact. It explores the interplay between citizens, policymakers and politicians, and the intricate web of policy decisions.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Reflective questions</strong> help to engage readers with the key themes and to reflect on the challenges of policymaking in practice.</li> <li><strong>A global perspective</strong> enables you to learn from diverse viewpoints and see examples from around the world.</li> <li><strong>Timely and cutting-edge</strong>, this book tackles contemporary policy issues—platform economies, climate change, and more - while delving into crucial theoretical tools like political legitimacy and reform.</li> <li><strong>An assignment feature </strong>provides you with the opportunity to consolidate your learning and put it into practice.</li> </ul> <p>This text is an essential companion for any undergraduate or postgraduate student of Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration  and for anyone aspiring to work in public policy.</p> <p><strong>Arjen Boin </strong>is Professor<strong> </strong>of Public Institutions and Governance at Leiden University, the Netherlands. </p> <p><strong>Martin Lodge</strong> is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at London school of Economics and Political Science.</p>