The Policy Analyst's Handbook: Rational Problem Solving in a Political World / Edition 1

by Lewis G. Irwin

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765612939
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/31/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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;