Evidence-based policy making in the social sciences : methods that matter / edited by Gerry Stoker and Mark Evans.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stoker, Gerry, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Policy sciences.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

xiii, 312 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2016.

Summary:

Drawing on the insights of some of the world's leading authorities in public policy analysis, this important book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy making. Chapter by chapter this expert group of social scientists showcase their chosen method or approach showing the context the method's key features and how it can be applied in practice, including the scope and limitation of its application and value to policy makers. Arguing that it is not just econometric analysis, cost benefit or surveys that can do policy work, the contributors demonstrate a range of other methods that can provide evidence-based policy insights and how they can help facilitate progressive policy outcomes. The book will be ideal for upper-level undergraduate students as well as public policy postgraduates, and can be used as the basis of an intensive learning experience for policy makers. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Rising to the Challenge

1 Evidence-based policy making and social science / Gerry Stoker Stoker, Gerry, Mark Evans Evans, Mark 15

2 Crafting public policy: choosing the right social science method / Gerry Stoker Stoker, Gerry, Mark Evans Evans, Mark 29

Part 2 Tools for Smarter Learning

3 Systematic reviews for policy / David Gough Gough, David, Janice Tripney Tripney, Janice 43

4 Randomised controlled trials / Peter John John, Peter 69

5 Qualitative comparative analysis for reviewing evidence and making decisions / Matt Ryan Ryan, Matt 83

6 Narrative and storytelling / Vivien Lowndes Lowndes, Vivien 103

7 Visuals in policy making: 'See what I'm saying' / Leonie J. Pearson Pearson, Leonie J., Lain Dare Dare, Lain 123

Part 3 Developing Data Mining

8 'Big data' and policy learning / Patrick Dunleavy Dunleavy, Patrick 143

9 Cluster analysis in policy studies / Jinjing Li Li, Jinjing 169

10 Microsimulation modelling and the use of evidence / Robert Tanton Tanton, Robert, Ben Phillips Phillips, Ben 187

Part 4 Bringing Citizens Back In

11 Citizen social science and policy making / Liz Richardson Richardson, Liz 207

12 Deliberative policy analysis / John S. Dryzek Dryzek, John S. 229

13 Co-design with citizens and stakeholders / Mark Evans Evans, Mark, Nina Terrey Terrey, Nina 243.

Notes:

"This book emerged out of a conference that took place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February 2015 at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia"--Page xiii.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-304) and index.

ISBN:

1447329368

9781447329367

9781447329374

1447329376

OCLC:

947858016