Doing Policy Analysis: The Logic and Methodology of Policy Analysis for the 21st Century

Doing Policy Analysis is a definitive introduction to the methodologies, principles, and practices of this important field, equipping readers with the tools needed to address complex policy challenges in an evidence-based and transparent manner.Students new to policy analysis as well as seasoned analysts will gain a deep understanding of the essential stages, from problem definition to implementation, supported by clear methodological frameworks, practical tools, and illustrative case studies. Adopting a clinical and iterative approach, author Iris Geva-May equips current and future analysts as well as researchers of policy analysis with the skills needed to navigate ethical dilemmas, avoid analytical pitfalls, and deliver reliable, actionable policy solutions.The book includes added-value components such as detailed guidelines for each stage of policy analysis, explanatory illustrations, an online appendix featuring real-life policy cases and graduate student analyses, providing reade