This is an English version of a text on public policy analysis originally written for practitioners in Switzerland and France. It presents a model for the analysis of public policy and includes examples of its application in everyday situations. This English version introduces supplementary illustrations and examples from the United Kingdom.

Peter Knoepfel is Professor of Public Policy and Sustainable Development at the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration at the University of Lausanne leading a master's programme for Swiss civil servants. Corinne Larrue is a Professor at the University of Tours, France. Frédéric Varone is a Professor at the University of Geneva leading a master's programme in public managment. Michael Hill is Emeritus Professor of the University of Newcastle and is a Visiting Professor teaching policy analysis to graduate students at Queen Mary College, University of London. *Original title: Analyse et pilotage des politiques publiques, Zürich, Verlag Rüegger 2006, ISBN 9783725308330.