This course aims to

• examine the rationale and the context of the study of public policy
• analyse the relationship between the state, society and public policy
• assess policy capacity in Hong Kong
• discuss the concept of globalization and its consequences on public policy
• develop ideas about the relationship between values and the normative basis of public policy
• examine, compare and evaluate different moral principles and ethical theories shaping public policy and service delivery
• enable students to develop their ideas about the moral basis of public policy making in Hong Kong   

Conceptual Essay: 15%
Tutorial Participation/Presentation: 10%
Tutorial Essay: 15%
End-of–term examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours