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Think of a topic that can be framed in a variety of different ways. Choose one problem (climate change). How would you define this problem?Article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/reducing-us-oil…
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Chapter 5: Public Problems and Policy
Alternatives
Problem Analysis (1 of 8)
• Policy study.
• Problem analysis.
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Problem Analysis (2 of 8)
The Nature of the Problem
• First step in policymaking.
• Aim of problem analysis.
• Public problems difficult to understand.
• Definitions and Measures.
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Problem Analysis (3 of 8)
The Nature of the Problem: Definitions and
Measures
• Operational measures.
• Providing statistical information.
• Types of basic descriptive statistics.
• Display statistical or quantitative information.
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Problem Analysis (4 of 8)
The Nature of the Problem: Definitions and
Measures
• Risks of using quantitative data.
• Use of survey data for public problems.
• Sustainability.
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Problem Analysis (5 of 8)
The Nature of the Problem: Politics of
Problem Definition
• Disagreement about problem and solution.
• Situation’s description depends on actor’s
perception.
• Issue framing.
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Problem Analysis (6 of 8)
The Nature of the Problem: Anticipating the
Future
• Considering present state of affairs.
• Forecasts: Extrapolation of current trends.
• How to judge validity of forecasts?
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Problem Analysis (7 of 8)
Thinking about Causes and Solutions
• Assessment of public problem.
• Focus on proximate causes.
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Problem Analysis (8 of 8)
Thinking about Causes and Solutions
• First step of problem analysis.
• Objectives: Specific measures.
• Policy intervention through potential
solutions.
• Benefits and costs of problem-solving.
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How To Find Information
• Good information critical to successful
analysis.
• Sources of information.
• Main concern.
• Challenge of literature review.
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Constructing Alternatives (1 of 3)
What Governments Can Do
• Starting point.
• Ways to change policies.
• Supply and demand perspectives.
• Philosophical and ideological aspects.
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Constructing Alternatives (2 of 3)
Policy Typologies as Analytic Tools
• Policy design.
• Basis for policies to successfully work.
• Policy tools.
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Constructing Alternatives (3 of 3)
Policy Typologies as Analytic Tools
• Signification of choice of tools.
• Five types of policy tools.
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Thinking Creatively about Policy
Action (1 of 3)
• No-action analysis.
• A quick survey.
• A literature review.
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Thinking Creatively about Policy
Action (2 of 3)
• Passive collection.
• Parallel situation.
• Brainstorming.
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Thinking Creatively about Policy
Action (3 of 3)
• Ideal situation.
• Primary concern at this point.
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