SOC SCI 89 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Policy Analysis
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If the truth is produced you need to identify the major players in this production and their agendas. Fixed identities allow policy makers to clearly identify policy targets. Allows us to nominate and reward the deserving. Allows us to define and punish deviance. Stabilizes society by setting the boundary conditions for acceptable. What is the purpose of policy? behaviors. Assign roles (what is the role of the government, the role of individuals, etc) Help decision makers determine what is wanted/needed. Determine the different avenues available for achieving the desired goals. Work out the consequences for following each alternative. Were the goals achieved in a manner consistent with the policy (i. e. costs and benefits occurred as per the policy) Who is the policy aiming to impact to achieve the final goal. Who is going to implement the policy, what institutions is the policy going to act through.
