TY - BOOK AU - Irwin,Lewis G. TI - The policy analyst's handbook: rational problem solving in a political world SN - 0765612925 (hardcover : alk. paper) AV - H97 .I78 2003 U1 - 320.6 21 PY - 2003/// CY - Armonk, N.Y. PB - M.E. Sharpe KW - Policy sciences KW - Local KW - Decision making N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The scientific method, social science, and policy analysis -- Defining the problem -- Generating potential courses of action -- Cost-benefit analysis -- Multi-attribute analysis -- Articulating the recommendation -- Implementation and beyond ER -