Evidence-Based Policy Making in the Social Sciences - by Gerry Stoker & Mark Evans (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This valuable book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making drawing on the insights of some of the world's leading authorities in public policy analysis.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Drawing on the insights of some of the world's leading authorities in public policy analysis, this important book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making. Chapter by chapter this expert group of social scientists showcase their chosen method or approach, showing the context, the method's key features and how it can be applied in practice, including the scope and limitations of its application and value to policy makers. Arguing that it is not just econometric analysis, cost benefit or surveys that can do policy work, the contributors demonstrate a range of other methods that can provide evidenced-based policy insights and how they can help facilitate progressive policy outcomes. The book will be ideal for upper level undergraduate students as well as Public Policy post-graduates, and can be used as the basis of an intensive learning experience for policy makers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This book is recommended to students looking to broaden their understanding of methods for providing meaningful evidence for policy creation. LSE Review of Books<br><br>This is an important book. University-based researchers, think tank staff, and policy makers, should all read it and follow its suggestions. Citizen's Income Trust<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Gerry Stoker </b>is professor in the Department of Government at the University of Manchester and the author of a number of books, including <i>Why Politics Matters</i>. <b>Mark Evans</b> is director of the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra.
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