PSJ Yearbook. The Mosaic of Governance: Creating a Picture with Definitions, Theories, and Debates Robbie Waters Robichau The popularity of governance can be seen across academic genres. In some ways, the tremendous amount of theorizing on the subject has created contentious areas of debate. However, the approach that I argue will move the discussion forward is a focus on areas of agreement, where studying governance as a form of statecraft is considered. The value of governance is that it serves as a central organizing framework (Stoker, 1998); some even argue that there is a specific "logic of governance" that can be empirically examined (Heinrich, Hill, & Lynn, 2004; Hill & Lynn, 2005; Hill & Hupe, 2009; Robichau & Lynn, 2009). Although it is less noted in theoretical discussions, the governance phenomenon flourishes in many academic fields. As a field of academic study, governance is ripe for expansion. The Meaning(s) of Governance Rediscovering Governance as Statecraft.
Ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/egovernment/research/fp7/docs/consultation_report_feb2010.pdf. Journal of Policy Modeling. Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier. Journal of Policy Modeling. What is Policy Modeling? This SciTopics page attempts to introduce a basic concept about policy modeling. The policy modeling can be defined “as an academic or empirical analytical research work that is supported by the uses of different theories, quantitative or qualitative models and techniques to evaluate the past (cause) and future (effect) of any policy implication(s) on the society anywhere and anytime.”
This classification of policy modeling that is suggested by this Scitopics page is based on the observation of one thousand five hundred one (1501) papers published in the journal of policy modeling (JPM) from 1979 until 2009 (see Figure 1). Moreover, we also observe that all these papers are applying the benefit/cost or probabilistic or forecasting analysis through the application of econometric models by using secondary data under microeconomic and macroeconomic levels (Bussière and Fratzscher, 2008). Systems Thinking and Policy Modeling. EMSE135/235 - Systems Thinking and Policy Modeling General Information Course Description and Objectives Text and Materials Requirements and Grading Schedule Projects Other Resources Instructor: John H.
Saunders, Ph.D., Work #: (202) 685-2078 E-mail: jsaunders@erols.com or saunders@ndu.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION and OBJECTIVES Stock-flow analysis of feedback systems presented for policy analysis and management. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. 1) Clark, Rolf. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 [Incomplete Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6] 2) An Introduction to Systems Thinking. 2001.
Other current articles may be assigned throughout the semester. 1. The course grade of "B" represents the benchmark. Individual Modeling Project The individual project consists of a unique systems study, further manifested through a dynamic model created in ithink. A simple causal loop diagram or stock and flow sketch should be included. Final Deliverables Examples: Internet Links: