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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810277503321

Autore

Irwin Lewis G.

Titolo

The policy analyst's handbook : rational problem solving in a political world / / Lewis G. Irwin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2015

ISBN

1-317-45550-9

0-7656-1293-3

1-315-69932-X

1-317-45551-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (132 p.)

Disciplina

320/.6

320.6

Soggetti

Policy sciences

Policy sciences - Decision making

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2003 by M.E. Sharpe.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. The scientific method, social science, and policy analysis -- 2. Defining the problem -- 3. Generating potential courses of action -- 4. Cost-benefit analysis -- 5. Multi-attribute analysis -- 6. Articulating the recommendation -- 7. Implementation and beyond.

Sommario/riassunto

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.