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Unit V Essay

Identify a public policy issue you consider important, then compare a selected theory and determine what factors like regulations, special interest groups, or principle stakeholders, assisted policy makers during the implementation process.

Compare the effectiveness of the policy theory during the development phase with another policy theory.

Explore different viewpoints from stakeholders such as what specific theory is preferred during the policy development phase. Ensure you use at least three peer-reviewed references to support your position. Develop the paper by using one of the textbook theories listed below:

Institutional Theory Political Theory Group Theory Elite Theory Rational Theory

Your assignment should be a minimum of three pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Be sure your paper is double-spaced and uses 12-point font and one-inch margins. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines.

For additional guidance on APA style, refer to the examples and tutorials in the CSU Learning Resources found in the Resources tab in the myCSU Student Portal.