Reflection Essay

1.Explain how government size and structure either protect or destroys public trust.
2.Analyze the comment “follow the money” to understand priorities in public policy.
3. assess the importance of setting policy priorities for budgetary purposes.
4. apply alternative decision making theories including the comprehensive rational model, the science of muddling through and etzioris mixed scanning.
5. Explain an effective way to integrate policy decision making with budgeting.
Reflection paper discusses what we learned this week especially learning outcomes, colleagues postings, and replies, assigned readings and powerpoints presented.