Policy Analysis as Problem Solving: A Flexible and Evidence-Based Framework

by Rachel Meltzer, Alex Schwartz

Drawing extensively from real-life cases, Policy Analysis as Problem Solving helps students develop the analytic skills necessary to advise government officials and nonprofit executives on a wide range of policy issues. Unlike other texts, Policy Analysis as Problem Solving employs a pragmatic, heterodox approach to the field. Whereas most texts on policy analysis are anchored in microeconomics, emphasizing economic efficiency, this book takes a broader view, using realistic examples to illustrate the full scope of policy analysis. The book provides succinct but thorough discussions of the key elements of the policy-analytic process, including problem definition, objectives and criteria, development of alternative policy options, and analysis of these alternatives. The text’s practical approach and extensive downloadable resources—which include interviews, case studies, and further readings—will be of enormous benefit to both students and instructors of policy analysis.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2018

Reviews

[Angela Oh]

University makes me do crazy things…

[Audrey]

Actually cleared up some existentialism for me

[Nicole Dobrin]

Guys this was so boring I had to read for policy analysis. Idk about being a civil servant this shit is so not exciting to me and I’m too radical I think.