Policy Analysis in Government http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/services/specialists/Analys/index_e.html
A Policy Wonk's Travel Guide. A brief guide to policy
analysis.
Similar to general evaluation, but from a policy analysis point of
view.
Course notes on policy analysis http://www.csulb.edu/~msaintg/ppa670/670menu.htm
from Michelle Saint-Germain. Includes, introduction, six steps,
defining
the problem, assessing alternatives, etc. Course notes are near
bottom.
Policy Analysis in Medical Education: A
Structured
Approach http://med-ed-online.org/f0000011.htm
article in med-ed on line, by David W. Musick. This article has a
framework for a systematic approach to policy analysis (see Discussion
and Implications section.) The framework could be applied to
policy
analysis generally.
lecture notes on program evaluation and policy
analysis http://www.apsu.edu/oconnort/3760/3760lect08.htm
Brief overview of main policy analysis concepts.
Green Book, Appraisal and
Evaluation in Central Government http://greenbook.treasury.gov.uk/
I think this is sort of economic policy analysis.
From their web site: "The purpose of the Green Book is to ensure
that no policy, programme or project is adopted without first having
the answer to these questions: Are there better ways to achieve this
objective? Are there better uses for these resources?"
Steps for a successful policy analysis http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/tutorial/Barrien/barrien.htm
overview of the steps
cost benefit analysis
Cost-Benefit Analysis http://www.ncedr.org/tools/othertools/costbenefit/lead.htm
Overview of cost benefit analysis.
also listed here http://sunsite.utk.edu/ncedr/tools/othertools/costbenefit/lead.htm
but this project, the National Center for Environmental Decision
Making, says it no longer active.
Using cost analysis in evaluation http://ag.arizona.edu/fcs/cyfernet/cyfar/Costben2.htm
overview
Introduction to cost benefit analysis http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/cba.htm
overview, examples, a little history
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