Lewis G. Irwin 
The Policy Analyst»s Handbook [EPUB ebook] 
Rational Problem Solving in a Political World

This rigorous but very accessible guide to the main concepts and techniques of policy analysis is intended for students and in-service professionals who want to become more efficient and effective in their work. The book equips readers with a structured and disciplined step-by-step approach to decision making, defining issues and applying the powerful techniques of policy analysis – always in the context of uncertainty and limited discretion. Each chapter concludes with notes and a list of supplementary sources for further reading.