Power, knowledge, and politics : policy analysis in the states
Through a comparative examination of institutions and testing theories of the use of policy analysis, Hird draws conclusions that are more useful than those derived from single cases. Hird examines nonpartisan policy research organizations established by and operating in U.S.
Print Book, English, 2005
Georgetown Univ. Press, Washington, D.C., 2005
XVI, 240 Seiten : Illustrationen.
9781589010482, 9781589010499, 1589010485, 1589010493
231997210
Preface1. The Development and Limitations of Policy Analysis2. Expertise and the Use of Policy Analysis 3. Policy Analysis in the State4. Explaining Variation in Policy Research Organizations 5. Legislators and Policy Analysis6. The Effectiveness of Nonpartisan Policy Research Organizations 7. Conclusions and Implications: The Politics of Policy AnalysisAppendix: Summary of Survey ResponsesReferencesIndex
The development and limitations of policy analysis -- Expertise and the use of policy analysis -- Policy analysis in the states -- Explaining variation in policy research organizations -- Legislators and policy analysis -- The effectiveness of policy research organizations -- Conclusions and implications: the politics of policy analysis