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

, by Irwin,Lewis G.

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ISBN: 9780765612922 | 0765612925
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 8/31/2003

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Author Biography

Supplemental Materials

Figures and Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

Note for Instructors

xvii

1. The Scientific Method, Social Science, and Policy Analysis

(32)

1.1 Nested Challenges

(3)

1.2 The Scientific Method

(7)

1.3 Social Science and the Challenge of Uncertainty

(3)

1.4 Empirical Analysis and Normative Concerns

(3)

1.5 The Goals of Policy Analysis

(2)

1.6 The Limits of Rationality

(2)

1.7 Other Challenges for the Policy Analyst

(1)

1.8 The General Analytical Framework

(3)

1.9 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(8)

2. Defining the Problem

(16)

2.1 The Problem Definition

(2)

2.2 Is There Really a Problem?

(1)

2.3 An Iterative Process

(1)

2.4 Thinking Ahead to the Analytic Technique

(1)

2.5 Critical Elements of the Precise Problem Definition

(2)

2.6 The Policy-making Process and the Problem Definition

(3)

2.7 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(6)

3. Generating Potential Courses of Action

(11)

3.1 Where Do We Find Solutions?

(2)

3.2 The Status Quo

(1)

3.3 Selecting the Short List

(3)

3.4 Defining the Alternatives Up Front

(1)

3.5 Transitioning to the Analysis of the Alternatives

(1)

3.6 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(3)

4. Cost-Benefit Analysis

(15)

4.1 The Sole Criterion

(3)

4.2 Identifying the Advantages and Disadvantages

(1)

4.3 Data Collection and Assumptions

(2)

4.4 Predicting Costs and Benefits

(2)

4.5 Net Benefits as Probabilities

(1)

4.6 Sensitivity and Assumption Analysis

(2)

4.7 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(4)

5. Multi-Attribute Analysis

(11)

5.1 Multiple Criteria and Normative Concerns

(1)

5.2 Identifying the Advantages and Disadvantages

(1)

5.3 Criteria Selection and Weighting

(2)

5.4 Data Collection and Assumptions

(1)

5.5 Assessing Criteria Values

(1)

5.6 Tallying the Results

(2)

5.7 Sensitivity and Assumption Analysis

(1)

5.8 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(3)

6. Articulating the Recommendation

(8)

6.1 The Elements of an Effective Recommendation

(2)

6.2 Articulating Your Recommendation

(1)

6.3 Decision Maker Considerations

(1)

6.4 Your Ego and Your Position

(1)

6.5 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(3)

7. Implementation and Beyond

(7)

7.1 Implementation

(1)

7.2 Supervision

(1)

7.3 Reassessment

(1)

7.4 Notes and Supplementary Readings

(4)

Bibliography

103

(4)

Index

107

(4)

About the Author

111

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