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	Policy analysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Policy analysis refers to the analysis of existing or prospective policies with the intention of improving social welfare.
		Policy analysis differs from program evaluation in that it attempts to evaluate changes to policies and programs rather than evaluating their current performance.
		Policy analysis is methodologically diverse using both qualitative methods and quantitative methods, including case studies, survey research, statistical analysis, and model building among others.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Policy_analysis (226 words)

	Approaches to Policy Analysis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Policy analysis for us is the study of the sometimes implicit choices a community makes about what we collectively will do about problems we understand to be public, whether we do it ourselves through our collective actions, or through the state and its agencies, or though forms of voluntary association in the third sector.
		In using analysis to break public problems into their component parts, we are interested in how issues come to be framed as public problems; and how we know that some sorts of policy interventions are feasible or appropriate.
		Studies that take policy as a dependent variable, such as attempts to explain the machinery of government decision-making or how interest groups and policy communities influence policy outcomes, are outside the scope of this course, as are studies of public management and policy implementation.
	post.queensu.ca /~wolfer/802MPA/mainpage.html (435 words)

	A Memetic Analysis of Policy Making
		Common for theories on policy processes is to assume that individuals and groups, usually referred to as actors, interact on the basis of different views and convictions, with a policy plan as a possible result.
		Policy making always takes place in (a group of) arenas where it is decided what memes (ideas, actions and such) end in a policy plan.
		However, in policy plans it is usually the case that the individuals that have to execute the memes (policy implementation) are not the same as those who have the competence to approve on it.
	cfpm.org /jom-emit/1997/vol1/speel_h-c.html (11948 words)

	Non-Partisan Analysis in a Partisan World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Policy schools were springing up across the country and I enrolled in the University of California at Berkeley's Graduate School of Public Policy (GSPPâ€”now the Goldman School).
		After offering solution options in a range of policy areas, ranging from welfare reform to health care to transportation funding, we have found that the risks are worth taking and that our analysis has provided an effective starting point for legislative deliberations.
		Given the plethora of sources of advice, not to mention the policy analysis available from academia and national institutions, it is critical for us to be familiar with a broad spectrum of perspectives in the advice world.
	www.lao.ca.gov /staff/journal_articles/Non-Partisan_Analysis.aspx (1393 words)

	Center for Policy Analysis - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
		The Center for Policy Analysis strives to erode the walls between research and teaching by training students in the techniques of applied social science and by conducting university and community based educational programs.
		The Center for Policy Analysis does not pursue a predetermined research agenda, but is a flexible research organization responding on a timely basis to the problems and issues identified by client agencies.
		The Center for Policy Analysis reports to the Provost for administrative purposes, but the Center is governed by a fifteen member Executive Board and it is administered on a day-to-day basis by the Director.
	www.umassd.edu /cfpa (518 words)

	AskMe: What is Public Policy Analysis? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Basically public policy analysis falls into two categories, the flow of questions, answers and debate prior to making a decision--which determines whether a policy or program is feasible and the priority which should be assigned to it.
		The basis of public policy analysis is to present all aspects of an issue, so that politicians, or the public, or the press, can draw their own conclusions.
		The goal of a good policy analysis is not only to show all the sides, but to make it clear HOW you arrived at the conclusions.
	www.ontheissues.org /askme/public_policy.htm (1053 words)

	NCSW - Cjay Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Policy analysis follows policy research and is basically critical thinking applied to the solution of social and economic problems requiring governmental action.
		The end product of policy analysis is a policy proposal intended to provide solutions to the issue/problem either by initiating a new policy, reforming an existing one or repealing it completely.
		A policy proposal may take the form of a draft bill, an ordinance, an administrative order, etc. While the final structure and shape will be determined by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the substance and content will be provided by NCSW as a policy recommending/legislative reform body.
	www.ncsw.gov.pk /new/modules/cjaycontent/index.php?id=15 (360 words)

	Introduction to Policy Analysis
		It surveys the topics central to the tasks of policy analysis: how problems are defined, how information is collected, how the relative costs and benefits of policy are assessed, how policy solutions are formulated and adopted, how government and the market succeed and fail, how analysis is utilized, and how ethics informs policy analysis.
		The point of these three chapters is to (1) begin to familiarize students with the economic approach to policy analysis and (2) to examine why government efforts would be necessary even if markets worked efficiently.
		The point of the chapter is to specify what policy analysts must consider when they assess the benefits and costs of a particular decision.
	www.umsl.edu /~poldrobe/sy410.html (3087 words)

	Policy Analysis Market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Policy Analysis Market (PAM) was a proposed futures exchange developed by the United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and based on an idea first proposed by Net Exchange[1], a San Diego research firm specializing in the development of online prediction markets.
		PAM was to be a "a market in the future of the Middle East", and would have allowed trading of futures contracts based on possible political developments in several Middle Eastern countries.
		The Informed Press Favored the Policy Analysis Market: Research paper by Robin Hanson analyzing press reaction to PAM
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Policy_Analysis_Market (459 words)

	Title
		Policy analysis may be called upon to deal with questions of: policy direction or content; agency processes; policy implementation; and foresight.
		Policy Analysis will both conduct analyses itself, using staff analysts, and serve as a convener of analytic efforts involving personnel from a variety of programs and areas.
		Policy Analysis will also attempt to maintain an active network of contacts, cutting diagonally across the FS, to ensure that we are in touch with current thinking about policy and its implementation from within the agency.
	www.fs.fed.us /publications/policy-analysis/setting-the-course.html (961 words)

	Policy Analysis - Computer Access Policy
		The policy states that all employees and students who are given access to computers in the district must abide by certain rules.
		All new employees will receive the policy as part of their new employee induction and be required to sign the policy agreement as part of their preemployment paperwork.
		While policies will never eliminate all of these things from befalling our students, it is our obligation to do all that we can to minimize their existence and impact.
	home.comcast.net /~erozycki/ComputerPolicy.html (1129 words)

	Oxfam International - Policy & analysis
		Oxfam aims these efforts at changing international policies and practices in ways which will ensure that poor people have the rights, opportunities and resources they need to improve and control their lives.
		The promised joint effort of African governments and donors to eradicate poverty must deliver pro-poor rural policies that prioritize the needs of marginalized rural groups such as small-holders, pastoralists, and women.
		The paper raises important concerns that the current direction of agricultural trade liberalization in the WTO and elsewhere could unfairly restrict ‘policy space’ for those developing countries seeking to emulate the success of countries such as Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia.
	www.oxfam.org /en/policy (750 words)

	Policy Analysis Market (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Policy Analysis Market (PAM) was a proposed futures exchange developed by the United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and based on an idea first proposed by Net Exchange[1], a San Diego research firm specializing in the development of online markets.
		Analysis of the role market forces play in higher education with the goal of developing and implementing thoughtful, market-oriented policy options.
		The mission of the institute is to advance new and innovative ideas in research and education in public policy, by promoting active debate and engagement between the academic and public policy communities in Ireland and by supporting the analysis and development of effective policy solutions.
	www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Policy_Analysis_Market (2117 words)

	APPAM
		The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education.
		The field of public policy analysis and management that APPAM supports encompasses decisionmaking and policymaking theory, quantitative and other methods for analyzing public policies and their implementation, the theory and practice of public management, as well as the application of policy analysis theory and methods to substantive public policy problems.
		Students of the field and members of the organization are an increasingly important pool of talent for state, local and national governments as well as for not-for- profit and for-profit organizations.
	www.appam.org (307 words)

	Workshop in Political Theory & Policy Analysis
		The Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University combines teaching, research, and related activities where faculty, visiting scholars, and students participate in productive scholarship related to institutional analysis and design.
		The term "workshop" is used to emphasize a conviction that research skills are best acquired where students, working as apprentices and journeymen, participate with experienced scholars in the organization and conduct of research.
		Today, the Workshop is home to an extensive interdisciplinary research agenda and affiliated faculty in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, the Kelley School of Business, School of Informatics, School of Law, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
	www.indiana.edu /~workshop (151 words)

	Policy & Administrative Analysis standards
		Factors such as the perspectives of top policy officials and sensitivity to organizational mission and objectives influence the nature of the responsibilities placed on a policy analyst.
		Ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis, ranging from sorting out the most important problems when dealing with voluminous amounts of information to ensure that the many facets of a policy issue are explored, to sifting evidence and developing feasible options or alternative proposals and anticipating policy consequences.
		Consideration should be given for active involvement in policy analysis organizations, presentation of technical papers, and participation in seminars.
	www.opm.gov /qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-POLCY.HTM (860 words)

	policy analysis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Similar to general evaluation, but from a policy analysis point of view.
		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.
		http://www.ualr.edu/iog/policy.html basic overview of 6 steps: detail problem, establish evaluation criteria, identify alternative policies, evaluation alternative policies, display and distinguish among alternative policies, and monitoring the implemented policy.
	gsociology.icaap.org /methods/policy.html (170 words)

	Office of Policy Analysis-U.S. Department of the Interior
		The Office of Policy Analysis undertakes analytic, coordination, and review functions on priority issues to provide support to the Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, and bureaus in order to furnish them with accurate information and help define alternatives for effective decision making.
		A major function of the Office of Policy Analysis is to provide program coordination when a bureau-neutral voice needs to be present in Interior policy development, program implementation, or program review.
		The Office of Policy Analysis provides analysis and advice to senior management and represents the Department in interagency discussions on trade policy issues relevant to Interior.
	www.doi.gov /ppa (625 words)

	Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis [BIDPA]
		The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) is a non-governmental research organisation established by a deed of trust.
		The two key areas of BIDPA's mandate are development policy analysis and capacity building.
		Its aim is to promote policy analysis through research, capacity building, assisting organizations or individuals where appropriate, monitoring the country’s economic performance and disseminating policy research results.
	www.bidpa.bw (74 words)

	Foreign Policy Analysis - Journal Information
		By emphasizing accessibility of content for scholars of all perspectives and approaches in the editorial and review process, Foreign Policy Analysis serves as a source for efforts at theoretical and methodological integration and deepening the conceptual debates throughout this rich and complex academic research tradition.
		Foreign policy analysis, as a field of study, is characterized by its actor-specific focus.
		In the simplest terms, foreign policy analysis is the study of the process, effects, causes or outputs of foreign policy decision-making in either a comparative or case-specific manner.
	www.blackwellpublishing.com /journal.asp?ref=1743-8586&site=1 (249 words)

	Introduction
		The M.A. in Economic Policy Analysis is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who share an interest in learning to become skillful in using quantitative techniques to analyze issues of public policy.
		Managers and policy analysts who are already employed in policy formulation who would like to deepen their understanding of policy issues and/or develop their quantitative skills.
		Ph.D. in Policy Sciences; a student with an M.A. in Economic Policy Analysis will have already completed a substantial amount of the course work required for a Ph.D. Foreign students, particularly those from developing countries and transitional economies who want to obtain skill in economic policy analysis.
	www.umbc.edu /economics/grad_intro.html (897 words)

	Trade Policy Analysis: WTO Briefings and Forecasts
		Similarly, if non-governmental organisations can lay claim to a legitimate role by virtue of the WTO Charter, the claims of subnational governments to a role in the dispute settlement process are stronger, particularly when cases involve policies and programs within their legislative jurisdiction.
		It means that the only multilaterally recognised protection available to Canada's regional development policy is lost, and with it any internationally agreed process at WTO to defend economic development assistance in Atlantic Canada or elsewhere in the country.
		The 1998 WTO Trade Policy Review for Canada takes note of the role of regional development programs across the country, and the scale of benefit flowing at the subnational level.
	www.thunderlake.com /arch.html (4593 words)

	DARPA - FutureMAP Program - Policy Analysis Market (PAM) Cancelled
		This analysis often requires independent contributions by experts in a wide variety of fields, with the resulting difficulty of combining the various opinions into one assessment.
		These may include analysis of political stability in regions of the world, prediction of the timing and impact on national security of emerging technologies, analysis of the outcomes of advanced technology programs, or other future events of interest to the DoD.
		Trading on PAM is placed in the context of the region using a trading language designed for the fields of policy, security, and risk analysis.
	www.iwar.org.uk /news-archive/tia/futuremap-program.htm (1791 words)

	RPC Consulting - Policy Analysis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		An organization’s ability to support the arguments for its position with facts and analysis often affects the political outcome.
		RPC has more than 25 years of experience in providing policy analysis on environmental and natural resource issues.
		Clients involved in public policy debates request RPC to determine the impact of policy options of specific issues and industries.
	www.rpcconsulting.com /policy_analysis.htm (140 words)

	FCC Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis
		Catherine Bohigian is Chief of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis.
		OSP continues the tradition of sophisticated and timely policy analysis and development set by the former Office of Plans and Policy.
		OSP is responsible for monitoring the state of the communications industry to identify trends, issues and overall industry health, and produces staff working papers.
	www.fcc.gov /osp (271 words)

	FBR \| Washington Policy Analysis
		Every day, policy makers on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and at the regulatory agencies make dozens of decisions that impact the financial markets.
		FBR’s clients also receive targeted, in-depth reports that explore the legislative and policy issues crucial to particular industries, including the consumer, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, defense and homeland security, and technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
		As FBR grows its research coverage, the Washington Policy group is also expanding our scope.
	www.fbr.com /expertise/policy (460 words)

	Economic Policy Analysis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The course of study combines a multidisciplinary approach to policy analysis with focused study on the use of economic tools to analyze policy issues.
		Possible areas of concentration include the economics of health policy; financial market policy analysis; international economic policy; the economics of human resources; environmental policy; public economics; and urban, regional, state and federal public finance.
		The faculty of the Economics Department and Policy Sciences Graduate Program are actively engaged in applied economic policy analysis and policy-oriented research at the local, national, and international levels.
	research.umbc.edu /oia/NewUMBC/GradProg/econ.html (815 words)

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