Evaluating Public Policy
Evaluating Public Policy by Frank Fischer, published by Wadsworth Publishing in 1995, is a comprehensive text that spans 308 pages. This book explores the critical role of policy analysis in the American government, focusing on both the empirical evaluation of public policies and the underlying value judgments that shape policy decisions.
Readers will find that this edition offers a unique analytical framework for assessing public policies, guiding students in determining whether programs align with societal values. The text emphasizes the importance of evaluating both domestic and foreign policies, making it a relevant resource for those interested in the policy sciences. Through its structured approach, the book aims to equip students with the necessary tools to critically analyze the effectiveness and ethical implications of various policy initiatives.
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Millions of dollars are spent each year on the evaluation of domestic and foreign policies. Policy analysis has emerged as an important component of the policy-making process in American government. This text differs from others–not only does it teach students how to evaluate the empirical aspects of a public policy–but also provides an analytical framework for assessing the value judgements that infuse policy decisions. Students learn to assess whether a program reflects the kinds of things that society ought to be doing.
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