Highlights
Focus on Fundamental Concepts and Skills
Analyzing Policy clearly presents the conceptual foundations of public-policy analysis, helping students understand the conflicts between democracy, markets, and policy experts. The text also offers students the basics of the welfare-economics paradigm and cost-benefit analysis.
Analytical Techniques and Applications
Analytical techniques are woven throughout each chapter and expanded upon in three chapter-length case studies. Discussions of the roles that policy analysts play underscore the real-world applications of the concepts presented in the text.
Smart In-Text Pedagogy
Exercises and a summary of key concepts at the end of each chapter challenge students to review important material and apply what they have learned while the information is still fresh in their minds.
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