The World of the Policy Analyst

"World of the Policy Analyst illuminates the historical, cultural, and institutional factors that invite as well as constrain analytical contributions to American public policy. A superb introduction for students of public policy, policy analysis, and ethical issues of governance." -William H. Dutton University of Southern California

• Introduction 1. The Emergence of a Field The Historical Background From Technique to Policy Analysis The Analyst in the Policy Process 2. Rationality and Decision Making Policy Analysis: A Thumbnail Sketch Ideology and Policy Analysis How Policy Analysis Is Used Policy Analysis: Techniques, Values, and Effects The Policy Process Policy Analysis and the Policy Process 3. The Cultural Setting of Policy Analysis Liberty and Equality: The Politics of Conscience and the Politics of Interest Conscience and Interest in Ethical Theory The Politics of Conscience Today The Politics of Interest Equality and Public Policy Cleavage within the Politics of Conscience 4. Ethics and Public Policy Analysis Deontology and Utilitarianism Casuistry Some Cases 5. American Democracy and the Fragmentation of Consensus The "New Class" and Postmaterial Values What Have You Done for Me Lately? Realignment, Dealignment, or What? The Party Organization: Resurrection or Requiem? The Policy Process 6. Policy Analysis and the Political Arena An Incremental Policy Process A Fragmented Congress: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same The Presidency: The Problem of Fragmentation in the "Leadership" Branch The Crisis of Fragmented Government: The Loss of Fiscal Discipline Policy Analysis and Political Uncertainty 7. Policy Devolution and Policy Analysis A National Policy Focus Increasing State Influence The 1994 Elections State Policy Initiatives Private-Sector Policy Groups Think Tanks and Policy Analysis The Policy Analyst in the Private Sector An Expanded Policy Arena: Prospects and Concerns 8. Policy Analysis in the Judicial Process The Judicial Process Approaches to Legal Reasoning Sources of Judicial Activism Examples of Judicial Activism: Social and Technological Change The Limits of Judicial Power 9. Conclusion Structural Reform Anticipating the Policy Process Moving Toward the Public Good