Basic methods of policy analysis and planning / Carl V. Patton, David S. Sawicki, Jennifer J. Clark.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-453) and index.

Preface -- List of figures -- Methods -- The need for simple methods of policy analysis and planning -- The policy analysis process -- Crosscutting methods -- Verifying, defining, and detailing the problem -- Establishing evaluation criteria -- Identifying alternatives -- Evaluating alternative policies -- Displaying alternatives and distinguishing among them -- Monitoring and evaluating implemented policies -- Cases -- Downtown development -- Defending against accusations of discriminatory housing practices -- Municipal garbage : solid-waste collection methods -- University on campus parking policies -- Emergency aid for home heating fuel : developing an allocation formula -- A state tax on plastic shopping bags -- Public-private redevelopment projects : the case of underground Atlanta -- Bibliography -- Index.