Understanding the Problem
This is the first step in "Bardach’s Eightfold Path", where you clearly identify what needs to be fixed.
What is "Define the Problem"?
The section of a policy memo that introduces your potential solutions.
What is "the Policy Assessment"
This step in policy analysis involves estimating what will happen if each alternative is used.
What is "projecting the outcomes"?
In January 2025, President Donald Trump dismissed at least 17 of these officials, who are responsible for oversight within federal agencies.
Who are "inspectors general"?
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Who is "Gina"?
Before solving a problem, analysts should collect this kind of information, including facts, reports, and case studies.
What is evidence?
Instead of an solution, you can suggest this to your decision maker.
What is a "no action/do nothing option"?
A method for comparing policies is this type of analysis, which looks at whether a policy’s benefits outweigh its costs.
What is "cost-benefit analysis"?
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Who is " Eric Adams"?
What is "Terrifier 3"?
Understanding who is affected by the problem is important. These are the groups of people or organizations impacted by a policy.
What are Stakeholders?
To compare different policies, analysts use these standards, such as effectiveness or fairness.
What are "evaluation criteria"?
A visual aid to help display your anticipated outcomes.
What is an "outcome matrix"?
In November 2024, this organization released its annual report titled "180 Years of Independent Prison Oversight," marking a significant milestone in its history.
What is the "Correctional Association of New York (CANY)"?
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What is "photography"?
A visual representation of where stakeholders fall in relation to the problem.
What is a "stakeholder map"?
A policy might seem like a good idea, but if it’s too expensive, it may not be this.
What is "feasible" or "affordable"?
After evaluating trade-offs, policymakers must take this final step to recommend the best alternative.
What is "make a decision"?
This politician became the youngest woman ever elected to the New York State Senate in 2018, representing the 18th District, which includes parts of Brooklyn such as Bushwick and Williamsburg.
Who is What is "Julia Salazar"?
This founding father was the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Who was "John Jay"?
A specific visual guide that details the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a particular stakeholder or option.
What is a "SWOT Analysis"?
A policy might be great in theory, but if government leaders and the public dislike it, it could fail due to this.
What is "political feasibility"?
This widely used eight-step framework for policy analysis was developed by this scholar.
Who is Bardach?
In January 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed changes to this legal process, which requires prosecutors to share evidence with the defense, aiming to streamline procedures and prevent case dismissals on technicalities.
What is the "discovery process"?
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What is "Back to the Future"?