Calculated Choices in Policy-Making: The Theory and Practice of Impact Assessment - Hardcover

De Vries, Michiel S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312219849 ISBN 13: 9780312219840

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1999

Synopsis

This is a book about making choices based on the evaluation of alternatives. Primarily written for people having to learn to make policy decisions, the methods discussed are generally applicable. The starting point of the book is the notion that the outcomes of choices are often worse than people expect. To improve outcomes, an evaluation beforehand and a thorough deliberation of the advantages of various alternatives can be useful. This book discusses the major problems and makes recommendations for decision makers who want to optimize the outcomes of their choices.

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About the Author

Michiel S. de Vries is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at Vrye University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312219849
• ISBN 13: 9780312219840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 220