Rethinking Public Policy Economics
offered by Oxford University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1096

Rethinking Public Policy Economics
at
Oxford University
Overview

Gain knowledge and understanding of how to implement/develop policies and related processes

Duration	10 weeks
Total fee	₹19,400
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	UG Certificate

Rethinking Public Policy Economics
at
Oxford University
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from Oxford university

Rethinking Public Policy Economics
at
Oxford University
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Gain an understanding of some characteristics of public policy
Understand the aims driving policy change in different areas and contexts
Understanding of different areas of public policy
Learnt various concepts and models regarding public policy in different county contexts

More about this course

This course indicates that the content of RPPE would introduce a broader range of ideas explored within the field of public policy
This part of the course focuses on the origins and evolution of European Education Policy, moreover different models of education policy will be introduced (using case studies).
We also touch on health and education policy including labour markets, qualifications, and the struggle over standards. In addition, we discover other related topics such as youth unemployment; early school leaving and relevant public policies; and good practices to tackle these issues
Introduce students to a broad range of ideas explored within the field of public policy, and to draw their attention to the fact that 'context matters'

Rethinking Public Policy Economics
at
Oxford University
Curriculum

Week 0

An Introduction to Teams ? Course orientation

Week 1

Introduction to Public Policy

Week 2

Behavioural Science and Public Policy- the role of government, freedom of choice and paternalism

Week 3

Decision Making within the Place of Public Policy- voting preference; political/behavioural issues

Week 4

Social Welfare Policy- an overview

Week 5

Social Welfare Policies in different country contexts (using case studies); Pros and Cons

Week 6

Education and Public Policy

Week 7

Education Policies in different country contexts (using case studies); The origins and evolution of European Education Policy

Week 8

Health Care Policy. Inequalities in Access to Health Care

Week 9

Labour Market Policy. Labour Market Inequality

Week 10

Evaluation

Rethinking Public Policy Economics
at
Oxford University
Faculty details

Dr Szilvi Schmitsek

Szilvia Schmitsek graduated with her PhD in Employment Research (Institute for Employment Research, Warwick University) in 2018. She was awarded a Warwick Chancellor’s Scholarship for the duration of her studies.