Eugene Bardach

A clear and effective guide to policy analysis addressing the psychology, as well as the logic, of the analytical process Full of helpful hints, such as warnings about language traps, strategies for economizing on data collection, and checklists for generating solutions, this book is widely used by students, practicing policy officials in government, and professionals in executive-level training programmes.

The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving

A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis

Donate Dobbernack

Presenting a periodic overview of the most significant developments and trends in the field of social security has become, for the International Social Security Association, a tradition and a firm commitment. Benefiting from the vast quantity of information uniquely available to the ISSA, its triennial review takes stock of the current state of social security world wide and focuses, through expert analyses, on some of the most pressing social security issues. Social Security at the Dawn of the 21st Century, the outcome of the most recent review, is intended to significantly extend the access of an international readership to accurate and up-to-date information and analyses on social security, which has without question developed during the twentieth century into one of the most important publicly financed and administered institutions in modern society. The chapters are grouped into two parts. Part one treats subjects related to policy trends and regional developments, with special emphasis on such important issues as redesigning social security programs, new management practices, and the informal care dilemma. It features major aspects of developments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Part two focuses on specific program areas, with special emphasis on problems and reforms in employment policy, pension systems, and public disability schemes. Information is also provided on new approaches to ensuring adequate access to health care and on policies in response to changes in family structures as well as an recent experience with social assistance programs.

Topical Issues and New Approaches

Social Security at the Dawn of the 21st Century

The author presents concrete tips, case studies, and step-by-step methods for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional. He pays particular attention to "design problems" and the choice of a "base case". The book includes: up-to-date examples; a new set of environmental problems; a sample document of real-world policy analysis; a primer in how to "talk the talk" of policy analysis; and, a cheat sheet of how-to’s for solving a host of policy problems.

Eugene Bardach

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