pp 301: public policy analysis 1 welcome to unit 7 seminar

PP 301: PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

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Welcome to Unit 7 Seminar

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Seminar

Seminar’s – Monday’s8pm to 9pm Eastern Time

5 Points

August 2012

8/20; 8/27 – 2 Seminars

September 2012

No Seminar on September 3rd Holiday

Discussion Board

Discussion Board – Each week there is one discussion question, worth 20 points Across at least 3 days a week

Response to the Topic question(s) Responses to at least 2 classmates

Responses are original, thoughtful, relevant, include original evaluation, and advance the discussion

Please ensure contributions are made in a timely manner to allow for student feedback

(This week 1 topics)

Discussion Board

Discussion Board – Each week there is one discussion question, worth 20 points Communications must be professional and civil at all

times. All posts must be done in an environment which is collaborative.

Please make sure your message is substantive – more than “I agree” or less than a paragraph response.

When you use information from our textbook or other sources you MUST cite references.

Wait to response to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it. (Contact Professor)

Late Work

Late Work – All assignments are due on the due date. Failure to submit on time can result in 5% deduction per week will be assessed on all late work. No late work will be accepted more than 3 weeks after the original due date or after the conclusion of Unit 7 without an extenuating circumstance AND prior instructor approval.

Extenuating Circumstances: Contact your instructor immediately if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing assignments, projects, and quizzes, attending seminars, or participating in the class.

1.Review Unit 7 Key Terms on the reading page

2.Read: Chapter 11; Mini Lecture on the Reading Page

3.Post to the Discussion Board - 20 Points

4.Attend Seminar - 5 Points (08/20/2012)

5.Complete Quiz (50 Points) – August 21, 2012

6.Review Unit 8 Assignment (135 Points) – August 28, 2012

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

What is the environment and energy context of the U.S.?

What are the major U.S. environmental policies?

What are the major U.S. energy policies?

What is the environment and energy context of the U.S.?

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Early Development

Geared toward conservation and resource protection

Minor moves to control pollution

Energy policy not a major concern

Support for nuclear power

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Modern Environment Movement (Demand for Action)

Shift in opinion toward quality of life

Growth of interest groups

Published reports and literature

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Modern Environment Movement (Government Response)

Initial toward natural resources

Regulatory solutions

Deferred pollution control to states

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Questions of Conflict

What is the appropriate role of government?

How do policies impact industry?

Are policies effective and efficient?

How do they impact the economy?

What are the major U.S. environmental policies?

What are the major US environmental policies?

What are the major US environmental policies?

What are the major US environmental policies?

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Natural Resource Policies

Approach Policies

Prevent Abuse Antiquities Act (1906)

Preserve LandEndangered Species Act (1973)Environmental

Stewardship

Multiple Use

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Donora Smog

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=103359330&m=103377149

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Pollution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3pbh_-pu8

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Future Alternatives

Ecosystem management approach

Impose user fees

Reduce or eliminate resource subsidies

What are the major U.S. energy policies?

Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

Objective: Cheap & Abundant Energy Supply

Policy Conflicts

No uniform US energy policy

Development of CAFÉ standards

Subsidies to various industries

Drilling in the ANWR

Attempts following OPEC embargo

Our Discussion this week will focus on the U.S. energy policy. What approach do you feel should be the focus of a U.S. national energy policy?

Increasing energy supplies? Decreasing demand? Shifting emphasis to renewable energy resources such as wind and solar? Increased use of nuclear technology?

Based on the goal you consider to be most important, which policy options seem most promising?

Unit 7 – Topic (U.S. Energy Policy)

Unit 7 Quiz

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Unit 7 – Read ALL Material

1.Review Unit 8 Key Terms on the reading page

2.Read: Chapter 8; Mini Lecture on the Reading Page

3.Post to the Discussion Board - 20 Points

4.Attend Last Seminar - 5 Points (08/27/2012)

5.Complete and submit Unit 8 Assignment (135 Points) – August 28, 2012

Unit 8 – Health Care Policy Analysis

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Unit 8 Assignment

Upon graduation, you are hired as a Congressional Policy Analyst for your state’s U.S. Senators. Your first task is to draft a memorandum for the Senators analyzing the factors that would influence the administration of health care reform legislation. Because the Senators are keenly aware of the impact of their vote on the upcoming election, you have been asked to include an analysis of the role special interests groups will likely continue to play in America’s health care system.

Research the Internet for sites related to analysis of the current health care debate. The U.S. Government’s official website on health care reform can be accessed at www.healthreform.gov. (http://www.healthcare.gov/)

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Unit 8 AssignmentIn addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful memorandum must also meet the following

criteria: Length should be approximately 1—2 pages, excluding

cover page and references page: in 10—12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).

Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)

Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful

Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics

Appropriate citation style should be followed.

Our Discussion this week will focus on nationalized health care. Be sure to answer both questions.

Should employers continue to carry the burden of providing health care benefits to employees, or should the government institute a form of national health insurance instead?

What difference might this make for the ability of U.S. companies, such as automobile manufacturers, to compete internationally when most other developed countries provide national health insurance?

Unit 8 – Topic (National Healthcare)

For 2007, Ford Motor Company estimated that their “health care expenses totaled $2.2 billion, which breaks out to about $1,000 for every vehicle manufactured in the U.S.” Source: Congressional Testimony – Not working (http://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/060308fftest11.pdf)

For a side-by-side comparison of health care systems in the U.S. and six other industrialized countries, visit NPR's Compare International Medical Bills. (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=110997469)

Unit 8 – Topic (National Healthcare)

References

Kraft, M. E. and Furlong, S.R. (2010) Public policy: Politics, analysis,

and alternative (3rd ed.). Washington, D. C.: CQ Press.

Adjourn

Have a great week…

“See” you on the Discussion Boards

Goodnight!