What is rational policy, Public Economics

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Question 1:

" Public policy gives one a better understanding of what governments do, why they do what they do and what difference public policy makes to the lives and circumstances of communities"

Elaborate on this statement.

Question 2:

(a) What is rational policy?
(b) Comment on the main barriers to rational policy-making?

Question 3:

(a) What are the main characteristics and dimensions of problems that stimulate government action?

(b) "All problems do not find a place, or a prominent place, on a policy agenda. Those opposing action on a problem typically strive to block its consideration, so as to deny it agenda status."

What are the main tactics that may be employed by the opponents of agenda status for a problem?


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