Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels.

Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Methods 1. The Need for Simple Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning 2. The Policy Analysis Process 3. Crosscutting Methods 4. Verifying, Defining, and Detailing the Problem 5. Establishing Evaluation Criteria 6. Identifying Alternatives 7. Evaluating Alternative Policies 8. Displaying Alternatives and Distinguishing among Them 9. Monitoring and Evaluating Implemented Policies Part 2 Cases 10. Downtown Development 11. Defending against Accusations of Discriminatory Housing Practices 12. Municipal Garbage. Solid-Waste Collection Methods 13. University On Campus Parking Policies 14. Emergency Aid for Home Heating Fuel. Developing an Allocation Formula 15. A State Tax on Plastic Shopping Bags 16. Public-Private Redevelopment Projects: The Case of Underground Atlanta

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Jennifer Clark • Carl Patton • David Sawicki
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-13-749509-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > General Promotions Books > Promotion > JB Academic Books > Promotion > Routledge Politics
LSN:	0-13-749509-9
Barcode:	9780137495092

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