Eugene Bardach and Eric M. Patashnik, A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving

A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis; the Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving is written by two political scientists primarily focusing on policy implementation and promoting better interagency cooperation in public administration. By using real-world examples, the authors draw attention to active, effective, precise, and convincing policy analysis. The outcome of their work is a book providing its readers with dozens of professionally handled concrete tips, new case studies and step-by-step strategies fulfilling three main goals: to create an eight-part policy analysis process guide, to help students develop concrete skills to obtain data on policy issues, and assist solving design problems by employing “smart applications” which will provide a road map for policy proposals.