Homework: Public Policy Analysis- Proposing Solutions
This Homework emphasizes your analysis of a selected public policy. Our content theme is policy analysis - the process of defining the public policy concern through the process of reaching a conclusion regarding the best possible solution to a public policy concern.
Below, I have included the discussion topic criteria, followed by tips / hints in bold text.
1. What public policy solution(s) may alleviate the public policy concerning issue? (First - Identify the issue, and then address possible solutions.)
2. What could your local or state governments, or the federal government, do? **What solutions could local, state, or the federal government provide?
3. What could individuals or groups do? **What solutions could specific individuals or organizations, interest groups, etc. provide?
4. Assess the cost-benefits for either taking action or not taking action. **Weigh the costs of inaction and the costs of providing a solution.
5. How feasible are your public policy solutions? **Do your solutions "make sense," and are they practical?
6. How might society react to your public policy solutions? **What will be the response of your local community, the state community, American society, etc.?
7. What are the ethical implications of the public policy solution? **Apply ethical decision making here...What are the ethical considerations?
8. How can one better ‘frame' the public policy solutions? **What is the best approach to reaching a solution?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.