This guide to the main concepts of policy analysis is intended for students and in-service professionals who want to become more efficient in their work. It equips readers with a structured approach to decision-making, defining issues and applying the powerful techniques of policy analysis.
Selected Contents: 1. The Scientific Method, Social Science, and Policy Analysis2. Defining the Problem3. Generating Potential Courses of Action4. Cost-Benefit Analysis5. Multi-Attribute Analysis6. Articulating the Recommendation7. Implementation and Beyond