Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning Pearson eText 3rd Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138463213
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138463219
• Author: Carl Patton (Author), David Sawicki (Author), Jennifer Clark (Author)

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 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