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Basic methods of policy analysis and planning / Carl V. Patton, David S. Sawicki, Jennifer J. Clark.

Patton, Carl V. (Author). Sawicki, David S. (Author .).

Record details

ISBN: 9780137495092 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 0137495099 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xv, 464 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, c2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-453) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Preface -- List of figures -- Methods -- The need for simple methods of policy analysis and planning -- The policy analysis process -- Crosscutting methods -- Verifying, defining, and detailing the problem -- Establishing evaluation criteria -- Identifying alternatives -- Evaluating alternative policies -- Displaying alternatives and distinguishing among them -- Monitoring and evaluating implemented policies -- Cases -- Downtown development -- Defending against accusations of discriminatory housing practices -- Municipal garbage : solid-waste collection methods -- University on campus parking policies -- Emergency aid for home heating fuel : developing an allocation formula -- A state tax on plastic shopping bags -- Public-private redevelopment projects : the case of underground Atlanta -- Bibliography -- Index.