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Public Policy

5 Pathways • 28 Skills

Public policy skills are the tools and knowledge used to analyze, create, and implement strategies that address societal issues. The purpose of this skill set is to effectively solve problems at local, national, or global levels through informed decision-making. It's important because well-crafted policies can improve lives, shape societies, and maintain order, reflecting the values and needs of the population.

Regulation

"Rules: Society's Steering Wheel."

Subsidies and incentives

"Sweetening the Policy Pot"

Taxation

"Taxation: Necessary Nuisance, Fiscal Art."

Public education and information

"Knowledge: Unlocked, Unleashed, Universal."

Government provision of services

"Services by Uncle Sam: Necessity or Nice-to-Have?"