1st Edition

The Policy Analyst's Handbook Rational Problem Solving in a Political World

By Lewis G. Irwin Copyright 2004
132 Pages
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

This rigorous but very accessible guide to the main concepts and techniques of policy analysis is intended for students and in-service professionals who want to become more efficient and effective in their work. The book equips readers with a structured and disciplined step-by-step approach to decision making, defining issues and applying the powerful techniques of policy analysis - always in the... Read more
1. The Scientific Method, Social Science, and Policy Analysis; 2. Defining the Problem; 3. Generating Potential Courses of Action; 4. Cost-Benefit Analysis; 5. Multi-Attribute Analysis; 6. Articulating the Recommendation; 7. Implementation and Beyond

Biography

Lewis G. Irwin