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

Rational Problem Solving in a Political World
1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-7656-1292-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 136 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 349 g

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 context of uncertainty and limited discretion. Each chapter concludes with notes and a list of supplementary sources for further reading.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Irwin, Lewis G.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 The Scientific Method, Social Science, and Policy Analysis; Chapter 2 Defining the Problem; Chapter 3 Generating Potential Courses of Action; Chapter 4 Cost-Benefit Analysis; Chapter 5 Multi-Attribute Analysis; Chapter 6 Articulating the Recommendation; Chapter 7 Implementation and Beyond;

Über Autor(innen)

Lewis G. Irwin