ISBN: 9781588263919

'This is a superb book in every respect.... clearly written, completely practical, and well designed to engage students.'?David Falk, University of MarylandThis practical text provides an… Meer...

'This is a superb book in every respect.... clearly written, completely practical, and well designed to engage students.'?David Falk, University of MarylandThis practical text provides analytic tools and real-world examples to equip both students and professionals with the skills they need to develop'and implement'effective public policies.Focusing on transition economies, Morse and Struyk concentrate on the day-to-day tasks involved in tackling social and economic policy issues. They thoroughly cover the practicalities of activities such as allocating resources, balancing political and technical factors, introducing competition into the public sector, weighing costs and benefits, monitoring and evaluating programs, and even presenting policy recommendations, as well as the specifics of the actual decisionmaking process. Exercises and case studies allow readers to apply lessons learned to real situations.An on-line instructors manual includes answers to the study problems in the book, ideas for class discussion, and other tips for interactive teaching.Kristin Morse is an independent policy analyst with extensive on-the-ground experience in Eastern Europe. Raymond J. Struyk is senior fellow at the Urban Institute.Contents: Why Policy Analysis? The Basic Tools. The Six-Step Policy Analysis Model. Stakeholder Analysis. Data Analysis. Designing and Implementing Policies and Programs. Allocating Government Resources. Assigning Government Responsibilities. Implementing Government Programs. Outsourcing Public Services. Monitoring and Evaluating Programs. Program Monitoring. Performance Management. Program Evaluation. Impact Evaluation. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Preparing Policy Recommendations. Writing and Presenting Policy Recommendations. Appendix. Policy Case Studies. Media ><

2006, ISBN: 9781588263919

Lynne Rienner, 2006. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image … Meer...

Lynne Rienner, 2006. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9781588263919, Lynne Rienner, 2006, 0<