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Applied Economics for Policymakers
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Develop an understanding of the economic drivers that influence government intervention in major spending areas
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Explore how economic principles shape the design and implementation of policies across various sectors.
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Learn to create and utilise a structured framework that links economic concepts to policy decisions.
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Deepen knowledge of key policy challenges through case studies on healthcare, housing, and pensions, and analyse their economic underpinnings.
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Gain practical skills to apply the developed framework to analyse and improve your own policy areas effectively.
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Adapt the application of economic principles to address specific policy challenges relevant to the participant's department or organisation.
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Use the insights gained to make informed, evidence-based recommendations for policy interventions.
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Collaboratively evaluate complex policy problems and develop solutions grounded in economic analysis.
Overview
Off the shelf (OTS)
This course consists of four workshops and looks at the economic issues that underpin some major spending areas. Participants will work through the development of a framework that links economic principles to government intervention. They will develop their understanding of the links between economics and policy and deepen their knowledge of key spending areas in the UK. After the course, they will have acquired a set of skills that will allow them to undertake framework analysis of their current, and future policy areas. Content will cover 3 case studies.
The policy areas may vary and can be adjusted at the department's request. Current content will cover:
• Developing the framework- the drivers for intervention
• Case Study 1- Healthcare
• Case Study 2- Housing
• Case Study 3- Pensions
• Using the framework in your own policy areaÂ
Delivery method
Face to face
Virtual
Course duration
12 hours
Competency level
Working
Delivery method
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Face to face
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Virtual
Course duration
12 hours
Competency level
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Working