Public Policy and Administration

Use this guide to find information and research on topics in the field of public policy and administration

Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy

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Other LibGuides you might find useful are Law and Legal Studies, and Government Information.

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Find articles in many scholarly disciplines here.
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PAIS International This link opens in a new window
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Find articles in the public and social policy literature.
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Public Administration Abstracts This link opens in a new window
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Find journals covering essential areas related to public administration, including public administration theory.
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Government Information

Government Information Guide
Library Resource Guide to Government Information
Legal Information Institute
Free access to laws and legal materials
Legal Research
Library Resource Guide to Legal Information