Kean University (MPA)

Analysis of governmental institutions and decision-making processes in New Jersey state government; with particular emphasis on the role of the bureaucracy. Examination of legislative-executive interaction, policy-making in departments and agencies, current issues and controversies.

The objective of this course is to provide a graduate-level foundation and overview of macroeconomics and fiscal policies as they relate to public policy and fiscal management in public administration, policy analysis, health planning, public safety, and non-profit management.