Bad Public Policy: Malignity, Volatility and the Inherent Vices of Policymaking

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Michael Howlett (Simon Fraser University) Ching Leong (National University of Singapore)

Bad Public Policy

Malignity, Volatility and the Inherent Vices of Policymaking

Michael Howlett (Simon Fraser University), Ching Leong (National University of Singapore), Tim Legrand (University of Adelaide)

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Cambridge University Press
08 May 2025

Political economy

Series: Elements in Public Policy

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Policy studies assume the existence of baseline parameters – such as honest governments doing their best to create public value, publics responding in good faith, and both parties relying on a policy-making process which aligns with the public interest. In such circumstances, policy goals are expected to be produced through mechanisms in which the public can articulate its preferences and policy-makers are expected to listen to what has been said in determining their governments' courses of action. While these conditions are found in some governments, there is evidence from around the world that much policy-making occurs without these pre-conditions and processes. Unlike situations which produce what can be thought of as 'good' public policy, 'bad' public policy is a more common outcome. How this happens and what makes for bad public policy are the subjects of this Element. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Michael Howlett (Simon Fraser University), Ching Leong (National University of Singapore), Tim Legrand (University of Adelaide)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009497022
ISBN 10: 1009497022
Series: Elements in Public Policy
Pages: 110
Publication Date: 08 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active