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Econ 405: Economics Of Public Policy Question Paper

Econ 405: Economics Of Public Policy

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Economics And Statistics

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS & BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY)

ECON 405: ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICY

STREAMS: BSC (ECON&STAT) & (BSC ECON&SOCIAL) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Do not write on the question paper.
• Answer all the Questions.

1. (a) What is a policy? [1 mark]

(b) Describe Theodore Lowi’s typology of policy issue. [6 marks]

(c) Explain the following terms commonly used in public policy.

(i) Policy inputs [1 mark]

(ii) Policy output [1 mark]

(iii) Policy outcome [1 mark]

(d) What is a rational policy? [1 mark]

(i) Describe the main stages of the rational policy making. [5 marks]

(ii) Rational decision making suffers from many constraints. Explain.
[4 marks]

(e) What is a bounded rationality decision making? [3 marks]

(i) Explain the differences between incremental decision making and the rational comprehensive decision making. [5 marks]

(ii) Explain the major problems with the theory and practice of incrementalism. [2 marks]

2. (a) Explain the external environmental factors that are likely to influence the policy process and outcomes in your country? [8 marks]

(b) Distinguish between the top - down and bottom – up approach to the policy implementation. [4 marks]

(c) Discuss the problems that are likely to hamper the implementation of public policies? [5 marks]

3. (a) What is policy monitoring [1 mark]

(b) Policy monitoring is based on certain assumptions. Explain. [5 marks]

(c) Explain the factors both internal and external constraining policy monitoring. [4 marks]

(d) What is the significance of public policy evaluation? [2 marks]

(e) Explain the criteria that can be employed in the evaluation of Public Policy. [5 marks]

(f) Describe the three types of evaluation as suggested by Lerner. [3 marks]
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Econ 405: Economics Of Public Policy Question Paper

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