Public Policy, a Discipline Still Evolving, Focuses More on Preparation of Managers.

Blum, Debra E.

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ERIC Number: EJ441580

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Publication Date: 1992

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Public Policy, a Discipline Still Evolving, Focuses More on Preparation of Managers.

Blum, Debra E.

Chronicle of Higher Education, v38 n25 pA19,20 Feb 26 1992

Public policy programs at universities are continuing to define and defend their institutional niche, influenced by new quantitative approaches of cost-benefit analysis and more analytic decision making. At least 50 institutions offer master's programs in public policy leading to jobs in government and industry. (DB)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Public Administration Education, Public Affairs Education, Public Policy, Public Service Occupations

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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