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Eugene Bardach and new co-author Eric Patashnik draw on more than 40 years of experience teaching students to be effective, accurate, and persuasive policy analysts. This bestselling handbook presents dozens of concrete tips, interesting case studies, and step-by-step strategies for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional.
Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I THE EIGHTFOLD PATHStep One: Define the ProblemStep Two: Assemble Some EvidenceStep Three: Construct the AlternativesStep Four: Select the CriteriaStep Five: Project the OutcomesStep Six: Confront the Trade-OffsStep Seven: Stop, Focus, Narrow, Deepen, Decide!Step Eight: Tell Your StoryGetting StartedLocating Relevant SourcesGaining Access and Engaging AssistanceConducting a Policy Research InterviewUsing Language to Characterize and CalibrateProtecting CredibilityStrategic Dilemmas of Policy ResearchPART III HANDLING A DESIGN PROBLEMIt's a Production SystemCrosswalks to the Eightfold PathDefine the Problem-Focus on a Primary OutcomeConstruct the Alternatives-Configure the System's Organizational Structure and Its Operating ProcessesSelect the Criteria-Define the Objectives to Be AchievedProject the Outcomes-Test Whether It Will WorkConfront the Trade-Offs-Examine the System from Multiple PerspectivesDesign a Transition StrategyPART IV "SMART (BEST) PRACTICES" RESEARCH: UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING USE OF WHAT LOOK LIKE GOOD IDEAS FROM SOMEWHERE ELSEDevelop Realistic ExpectationsAnalyze Smart PracticesObserve the PracticeDescribe Generic VulnerabilitiesBut Will It Work Here?Back to the Eightfold PathAPPENDIX A SPECIMEN OF A REAL-WORLD POLICY ANALYSISPrefaceSummaryReducing Consumption: More Enforcement against Typical DealersReducing Consumption: More Enforcement against Higher-Level DealersReducing Cocaine-Related CrimeConclusionAppendix B THINGS GOVERNMENTS DOTaxesRegulationSubsidies and GrantsService ProvisionAgency BudgetsInformationThe Structure of Private RightsThe Framework of Economic ActivityEducation and ConsultationFinancing and ContractingBureaucratic and Political ReformsAPPENDIX C UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONSMissionEnvironmentPerformance MeasurementTechnologyProduction/Delivery ProcessesFrontline Workers and Co-ProducersPartners and Other OutsidersCentralization/DecentralizationCulture and CommunicationsPoliticsLeadershipChangeSequencingTimingAPPENDIX E TIPS FOR WORKING WITH CLIENTSReferencesIndex
