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Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning, 2/E
ISBN-10: 013060948X
ISBN-13: 9780130609489
Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 1993
Format: Paper; 496 pp
Published: 01/22/1993
Status: Instock
The book focuses on basic, quickly applied policy analysis methods that can be used to resolve policy problems. There are relevant, real life examples used throughout.
- organizes coverage of basic methods around the steps in the policy analysis process.
- integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches to applying analysis.
- introduces quantitative methods in non-mathematical terms, followed by a clear mathematical description with all steps explained.
- takes into account the important role of political factors, and provides sections on ethical considerations, the types of policy actions that can be taken, and who has standing in policy analysis.
- presents policy cases which range from brief mini-case to longer, more complex ones.
I. METHODS.
2. The Policy Analysis Process.
3. Crosscutting Methods.
4. Verifying, Defining, and Detailing the Problem.
5. Establishing Evaluation Criteria.
6. Identifying Alternatives.
7. Evaluating Alternative Policies.
8. Displaying Alternatives and Distinguishing Among Them.
9. Monitoring and Evaluating Implemented Policies.
II. CASES.
11. Defending Against Accusations of Prejudice.
12. Solid-Waste Collection Methods.
13. Campus Parking Policies.
14. Emergency Aid for Home Fuel: Developing an Allocation Formula.
15. A Tax on Paper Diapers.
16. Public-Private Development: Underground Atlanta.
Bibliography.
Index.
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