Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning

by Carl V. Patton

The book focuses on basic, quickly applied policy analysis methods that can be used to resolve policy problems. There are relevant, real life examples used throughout.

Genres: Public Policy, Nonfiction, School

450 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 1993

Reviews

[Diego Vieira]

DNF at page 66 because of my grad class

[Sj]

The book provides some analytical tools for off-the-fly and on-the-go policy analysts, making the book an indispensable part of an analyst's arsenal. Patton and Sawicki have also included some case studies to concretize their points. Definitely a must-read for the analyst who is just starting on the job, but has to hit the ground running on the first day.

[Kevin Duffy]

Had to read it for PPA... necessary evil.

[Dianne]

It's a textbook on public policy and various methods of policy analysis and presentation - what's to think? It was better than the last text I had on policy analysis...

[Jessica]

Useful and cogently organized--will continue to visit this text as a resource for approaching various planning problems.