Policy Process

Discussion 1: "Policy" Please respond to the following:

·         Give your opinion on the major differences between the political process of negotiation and compromise. Support your response with two (2) specific examples that illustrate these differences.

·         From the first e-Activity, evaluate the extent to which the author uses normative and / or positive arguments. Provide two (2) specific examples from the article to support your rationale.

• Week 1 eActivity
• Go to the Economic Policy Institute’s Website and read the article titled, “Is There Really a Shortage of Skilled Workers?” located at http://www.epi.org/publication/shortage-skilled-workers/. Be prepared to discuss.
• Go to NPR’s Website and read the article titled, “Policy Making by Pen: Obama’s New Twist On Old Strategy,” located at http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/01/30/268875074/policymaking-by-pen-obamas-new-twist-on-old-strategy. Be prepared to discuss.