Policy Analysis for Effective Development: Strengthening Transition Economies
- Author(s): Kristin Morse and Raymond J Struyk
- Size: 200 mm × 240 mm
- Pages: 441
- Binding: Paperback
- Weight: 710 gms
- ISBN: 9788179930830
- Cover Price:
Rs.725.00 / US $45.00
- Special Price: Rs. 653.00 / US $41.00
Book Details
This practical text provides analytic tools and real-world examples to equip both students and professionals with the skills they need to develop and implement effective public policies.
Focussing on transition economies, Morse and Struyk concentrate on the day-to-day tasks involved in tackling social and economic policy issues. They thoroughly cover the practicalities of activities such as allocating resources, balancing political and technical factors, introducing competition into the public sector, weighing costs and benefits, monitoring and evaluating programs, and even presenting policy recommendations, as well as the specifics of the actual decision-making process. Exercises and case studies allow readers to apply lessons learned to real situations.
Table of Contents
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
Why Policy Analysis
Part 1 The Basic Tools
The Policy Analysis Model
Stakeholder Analysis
Data Collection and Analysis
Part 2 Designing and Implementing Policies and Programs
Allocating Government Resources
Assigning Government Responsibilities
Implementing Government Programs
Outsourcing Public Services
Part 3 Monitoring and Evaluating Programs
Program Monitoring
Performance Management
Program Evaluation
Impact Evaluation
Benefit-Cost Evaluation
Part 4 Preparing Policy Recommendations
Preparing Policy Recommendations
Appendix: Policy Case Studies
Notes
Bibliography
Index