Topic 3

Group Members:
1. Joycelyn H. Grant
2. Ruesdale Tahadlangit
3. John Roland Sios-e

I. The Political Economy of Decision-Making

 Discuss about the concept of political economy
 Definition (What is Political Economy?)
 Processes
Identifying a decision
Gathering of information
Assessment of alternative resolutions

II. The Political Economy of Policy-Making

 Discuss about the concept of Policy Making
 Definition (What is Political Policy-Making?)
 Processes
Agenda Building
Formulation
Adoption
Implementation
Evaluation
Termination

III. Difference between Decision Making and Policy-Making

 Differentiate decision making from policy-making
 Explain the contents of identified laws and its inherent
objectives, intended benefits and shortcomings
 Laws/Statutes to be tackled
a. Appropriation Act
b. Foreign Policy
c. Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
d. Anti-Terror Law
e. Other Significant Laws