Perspectives on policy analysis

A framework for understanding and design

Book chapter (2018)

Authors

I.S. Mayer Organisation & Governance - , NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

C. van Daalen Policy Analysis -

P.W.G. Bots Policy Analysis -

Research Group

Policy Analysis () (TU Delft)

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Published Date

27-07-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

Policy Analysis

Abstract

Policy analysis is a multifaceted field in which a variety of different activities and ambitions have found a place. Some policy analysts conduct quantitative or qualitative research, while others reconstruct and analyze political discourse or set up citizen fora. Some policy analysts are independent researchers, some are process facilitators, while others act as political advisers. The debate on the discipline—for example on its foundations, underlying values and methods—is conducted in a fragmented way. This chapter provides a framework for positioning the different perspectives and for highlighting the implications of choosing a perspective when designing or evaluating a policy analysis project.