Comparative Public Policy

This subject compares the public policy making institutions and processes in several countries including the U.S., China, Singapore, and so on. It further compares and evaluates the public policy choices adopted in certain policy areas. In particular, it examines the role of different cultural, historical, economic, political, and institutional influences on the unique characteristics of policy-making and policy outcomes. It also discusses 'policy transfer', 'policy borrowing', and 'policy learning' in the formation and development of national public policy.