Evidence Argument And Persuasion In The Policy Process

Author : Giandomenico Majone
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0300052596

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Evidence, Argument, and Persuasion in the Policy Process by Giandomenico Majone Pdf

In modern industrial democracies, the making of public policy is dependent on policy analysis--the generation, discussion, and evaluation of policy alternatives. Policy analysis is often characterized, especially by economists, as a technical, nonpartisan, objective enterprise, separate from the constraints of the political environment. however, says the eminent political scientist Giandomenico Majone, this characterization of policy analysis is seriously flawed. According to Majone, policy analysts do not engage in a purely technical analysis of alternatives open to policymakers, but instead produce policy arguments that are based on value judgments and are used in the course of public debate. In this book Majone offers his own definition of policy analysis and examines all aspects of it--from problem formulation and the choice of policy instruments to program development and policy evaluation. He argues that rhetorical skills are crucial for policy analysts when they set the norms that determine when certain conditions are to be regarded as policy problems, when they advise on technical issues, and when they evaluate policy. Policy analysts can improve the quality of public deliberation by refining the standards of appraisal of public programs and facilitating a wide-ranging dialogue among advocates of different criteria. In fact, says Majone, the essential need today is not to develop 'objective' measures of outcomes--the traditional aim of evaluation research--but to improve the methods and conditions of public discourse at all levels and stages of policy-making.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:487681806

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Evidence, Argument and Persuasion in the Policy Process by Anonim Pdf

Author : Birkland
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780765627315

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Introduction to the Policy Process by Birkland Pdf

Thoroughly revised, reorganized, updated, and expanded, this widely-used text sets the balance and fills the gap between theory and practice in public policy studies. In a clear, conversational style, the author conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility and synthesis rather than novelty or abstraction. A newly added chapter surveys the social, economic, and demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment.

Author : Iris Geva-May
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781461541042

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An Operational Approach to Policy Analysis: The Craft by Iris Geva-May Pdf

The aim of An Operational Approach to Policy Analysis: The Craft is to cut through the ambiguity and contradictions inherent in policy analysis by means of an operational-prescriptive approach. Its main objective is to encapsulate the essential concepts, methods and tools of policy analysis and to provide an insight into factors acting within and around the policy analysis process. Based on the collaborative research of Iris Geva-May and Aaron Wildavsky, the first full draft of An Operational Approach to Policy Analysis: The Craft was completed just before Dr Wildavsky's untimely death. Since that time, Dr Geva-May has worked to thoroughly revise and update the manuscript. An Operational Approach to Policy Analysis: The Craft can be used by researchers in political science, or as a textbook for any course in policy analysis, policy planning and evaluation. It will serve as a valuable source for students of political science, public policy, administration and management, as well as for policy analysts, researchers and executives in both the US and abroad.

Author : Elizabeth Grant
Publisher : Harvard Education Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781682538845

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Deliberative Policymaking by Elizabeth Grant Pdf

An essential read for rethinking and improving how education policy is made and implemented

Author : Thomas A. Birkland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351023924

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An Introduction to the Policy Process by Thomas A. Birkland Pdf

Now in a thoroughly revised Fifth Edition, An Introduction to the Policy Process provides students at all levels with an accessible, readable, and affordable introduction to the field of public policy. In keeping with prior editions, author Tom Birkland conveys the best current thinking on the policy process in a clear, conversational style. Designed to address new developments in both policy theory and policy making, the Fifth Edition includes examinations of: the Brexit referendum result and its effects on the UK, European Union, and world politics, as well as the 2016 election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, and the ways in which these events have caused voters and policy makers to rethink their assumptions; changes to the media environment, including the decline of newspapers and television news, the growth of social media, and the emergence of "fake news"; new policy theory developments like the emergence of the Narrative Policy Framework and continued and newer applications of existing theories of policy process like Advocacy Coalitions, Multiple Streams, Punctuated Equilibrium, and Institutional Analysis and Development; and all-new and updated chapter "at a glance" outlines, definitions of key terms, provocative review questions, recommended reading, visual aids and case studies, theoretical literature, and preentation slides and Test Banks to make teaching from the book easier than ever. Firmly grounded in both social science and political science, An Introduction to the Policy Process provides the most up-to-date and thorough overview of the theory and practice of the policy process, ideal for upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in Public Policy, Public Administration, and Political Science programs.

Author : Paul Cairney
Publisher : Springer
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137517814

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The Politics of Evidence-Based Policy Making by Paul Cairney Pdf

The Politics of Evidence Based Policymaking identifies how to work with policymakers to maximize the use of scientific evidence. Policymakers cannot consider all evidence relevant to policy problems. They use two shortcuts: ‘rational’ ways to gather enough evidence, and ‘irrational’ decision-making, drawing on emotions, beliefs, and habits. Most scientific studies focus on the former. They identify uncertainty when policymakers have incomplete evidence, and try to solve it by improving the supply of information. They do not respond to ambiguity, or the potential for policymakers to understand problems in very different ways. A good strategy requires advocates to be persuasive: forming coalitions with like-minded actors, and accompanying evidence with simple stories to exploit the emotional or ideological biases of policymakers.

Author : Donald P. Moynihan
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781589014350

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The Dynamics of Performance Management by Donald P. Moynihan Pdf

Efficiency. Innovation. Results. Accountability. These, advocates claim, are the fruits of performance management. In recent decades government organizations have eagerly embraced the performance model—but the rush to reform has not delivered as promised. Drawing on research from state and federal levels, Moynihan illustrates how governments have emphasized some aspects of performance management—such as building measurement systems to acquire more performance data—but have neglected wider organizational change that would facilitate the use of such information. In his analysis of why and how governments in the United States have made the move to performance systems, Moynihan identifies agency leadership, culture, and resources as keys to better implementation, goal-based learning, and improved outcomes. How do governments use the performance information generated under performance systems? Moynihan develops a model of interactive dialogue to highlight how performance data, which promised to optimize decision making and policy change for the public's benefit, has often been used selectively to serve the interests of particular agencies and individuals, undermining attempts at interagency problem solving and reform. A valuable resource for public administration scholars and administrators, The Dynamics of Performance Management offers fresh insight into how government organizations can better achieve their public service goals.

Author : Glasby, Jon
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781847429438

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Evidence, policy and practice by Glasby, Jon Pdf

This edited book provides a hard-hitting and deliberately provocative overview of the relationship between evidence, policy and practice, how policy is implemented and how research can and should influence the policy process. It critiques the notion of 'evidence-based practice', suggesting instead a more inclusive idea of 'knowledge-base practice', based in part on the lived experience of service users. It will be of interest to everyone in health and social care policy, practice and research.

Author : B Guy Peters,Jon Pierre
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781446206782

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Handbook of Public Policy by B Guy Peters,Jon Pierre Pdf

′The new handbook by Peters and Pierre provides an invaluable addition to the literature. It offers new scholars and practitioners a means to navigate many of the complex theoretical and practical issues in contemporary policy analysis′ - Mark Considine, University of Melbourne The public policies of governments affect the lives and livelihoods of citizens every day in every country around the world. This handbook provides a comprehensive review and guide to the study, theory and practice of public policy today. Section One, Making Policy, introduces the policy making process - the means by which public policies are formulated, adopted and implemented - and serves to review the many competing conceptualizations within the field. Section Two, Substantive Policy Areas, focuses on a number of substantive policy areas to consider both diversity and commonalties across different sectoral policy areas. Section Three, Evaluating Public Policy, addresses issues of policy analysis more directly and assesses successes and failures in public policy in an attempt to answer the question ′what is good policy?′. The concluding chapter considers the different disciplinary contributions to the research and study of public policy both retrospectively and prospectively. Drawing contributions from leading academics and policy analysts from around the world, the handbook illustrates the changing role of governments vis-à-vis the public and private sector and the different policy actors (national and international, governmental and non-governmental) involved in the policy making process. It will be an essential companion for all advanced undergraduates, graduates, academics and practitioners across public policy and public administration, public management, government and political science.

Author : William N. Dunn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351721691

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Public Policy Analysis by William N. Dunn Pdf

Public Policy Analysis, the most widely cited book on the subject, provides students with a comprehensive methodology of policy analysis. It starts from the premise that policy analysis is an applied social science discipline designed for solving practical problems facing public and nonprofit organizations. This thoroughly revised sixth edition contains a number of important updates: Each chapter includes an all-new "big ideas" case study in policy analysis to stimulate student interest in timely and important problems. The dedicated chapter on evidence-based policy and the role of field experiments has been thoroughly rewritten and expanded. New sections on important developments in the field have been added, including using scientific evidence in public policymaking, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and "big data." Data sets to apply analytical techniques are included online as IBM SPSS 23.0 files and are convertible to Excel, Stata, and R statistical software programs to suit a variety of course needs and teaching styles. All-new PowerPoint slides are included to make instructor preparation easier than ever before. Designed to prepare students from a variety of academic backgrounds to conduct policy analysis on their own, without requiring a background in microeconomics, Public Policy Analysis, Sixth Edition helps students develop the practical skills needed to communicate findings through memos, position papers, and other forms of structured analytical writing. The text engages students by challenging them to critically analyze the arguments of policy practitioners as well as political scientists, economists, and political philosophers.

Author : Stoker, Gerry,Evans, Mark
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447329374

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Evidence-Based Policy Making in the Social Sciences by Stoker, Gerry,Evans, Mark Pdf

This book gathers an expert group of social scientists to showcase emerging forms of analysis and evaluation for public policy analysis. Each chapter highlights a different method or approach, putting it in context and highlighting its key features before illustrating its application and potential value to policy makers. Aimed at upper-level undergraduates in public policy and social work, it also has much to offer policy makers and practitioners themselves.

Author : Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351564373

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Handbook of Public Policy Analysis by Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller Pdf

The study of public policy and the methods of policy analysis are among the most rapidly developing areas in the social sciences. Policy analysis has emerged to provide a better understanding of the policymaking process and to supply decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. Presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective, the Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods covers the historical development of policy analysis, its role in the policy process, and empirical methods. The handbook considers the theory generated by these methods and the normative and ethical issues surrounding their practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this book- Deals with the basic origins and evolution of public policy Examines the stages of the policy-making process Identifies political advocacy and expertise in the policy process Focuses on rationality in policy decision-making and the role of policy networks and learning Details argumentation, rhetoric, and narratives Explores the comparative, cultural, and ethical aspects of public policy Explains primary quantitative-oriented analytical methods employed in policy research Addresses the qualitative sides of policy analysis Discusses tools used to refine policy choices Traces the development of policy analysis in selected national contexts The Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods describes the theoretical debates that have recently defined the field, including the work of postpositivist, interpretivist, and social constructionist scholars. This book also explores the interplay between empirical and normative analysis, a crucial issue running through contemporary debates.

Author : Linda Courtenay Botterill,Alan Fenna
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781784710088

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Interrogating Public Policy Theory by Linda Courtenay Botterill,Alan Fenna Pdf

This book questions the way policy making has been distanced from politics in prevailing theories of the policy process, and highlights the frequently overlooked ubiquity of values and values conflicts in politics and policy. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of current theories, reviews the illusions of rationalism in politics, and explores the way values are implicated throughout the democratic process, from voter choice to policy decisions. It argues that our understanding of public policy is enhanced by recognizing its intrinsically political and value-laden nature.

Author : Elizabeth Fisher,Sidney A. Shapiro
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108836104

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Administrative Competence by Elizabeth Fisher,Sidney A. Shapiro Pdf

This book reimagines administrative law as the law of public administration by making its competence the focus of administrative law.