Ana Petek is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Political Science, Department for Public Policy and Political Economy, at the University of Zagreb.

Nikola Baketa is Research Associate at the Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, specifically in the Centre for Youth and Gender Studies.

Marko Kovačić is Associate Professor at the University of Rijeka.

Anka Kekez is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb.

Mario Munta is Assistant Professor of EU Public Policy in the Faculty of Political Sciences at the University of Zagreb.

Krešimir Petković is Full Professor of Political Science at the University of Zagreb.

Marjeta Šinko is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb.

Borna Zgurić is Assistant Professor of International Relations and Security Studies in the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb.

Introduction

Part 1: Theory of Policy Goals Dimensions

1. Policy Goals in Policy Theory

2. Thematic Dimension of Policy Goals

3. Technical Dimension of Policy Goals

Part 2: Methodology of Qualitative Research on Policy Goals

4. Qualitative Content Analysis

5. Document Sampling

6. Segmentation Procedures

7. Coding Scheme and Coding Rules

8. Coding Reliability and Validity

Part 3: Applications of Policy Goals Analysis

9. Cross-National Comparison and Policy Style

10. Cross-Sectoral Comparison

11. Multi-Level Governance Comparison

12. Case Studies of Policy Sectors

13. Analysis of Specific Categories or Goals’ Types

14. Analysis of Specific Subcategories or Concrete Goals

15. Analysis of Goals for Policy Advice

Conclusion