Drawing on the insights of some of the world’s leading authorities in public policy analysis, this important book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making. Chapter by chapter this expert group of social scientists showcase their chosen method or approach, showing the context, the method’s key features and how it can be applied in practice, including the scope and limitations of its application and value to policy makers. Arguing that it is not just econometric analysis, cost benefit or surveys that can do policy work, the contributors demonstrate a range of other methods that can provide evidenced-based policy insights and how they can help facilitate progressive policy outcomes. The book will be ideal for upper level undergraduate students as well as Public Policy post-graduates, and can be used as the basis of an intensive learning experience for policy makers.
Table of Content
Introduction: Gerry Stoker and Mark Evans
Part 1: Making choices;
Linking evidence and policy making ~ Mark Evans and Gerry Stoker;
Choosing your technique: A guide for policy makers ~ Gerry Stoker and Mark Evans;
Part 2: Tools for smarter learning;
Systematic reviews ~ David Gough;
Randomised controlled trials and experiments ~ Peter John;
Adapting qualitative comparative analysis for policy ~ Matt Ryan;
Storytelling and the art of Judgement ~ Vivien Lowndes;
‘Visualising’ Policy Options for Stakeholders ~ Leonie Pearson and Lain Dare;
Part 3: Developing data mining;
Big data ~ Patrick Dunleavy and Mike Jensen;
Cluster analysis, statistical analysis and policy ~ Jinjing Li;
Microsimulation and policy analysis ~ Robert Tanton and Ben Philipps;
Part 4: Bringing citizens back in;
Citizen science and policy making ~ Liz Richardson;
Deliberative tools and evaluation ~ John Dryzek;
Design thinking and public policy reform ~ Mark Evans and Nina Terrey;
Conclusion ~ Gerry Stoker and Mark Evans.
About the author
Professor Gerry Stoker is Professor of Governance within Social Sciences: Politics & International Relations at the University of Southampton.
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