Routledge Handbook of Comparative Policy Analysis - 9781138959774

Taylor & Francis

Routledge Handbook of Comparative Policy AnalysisAuthor(s): Marleen Brans, Iris Geva-May, Michael Howlett\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138959774, 978-1138959774\nSynopsis\nThis Handbook presents the first comprehensive study of policy analytical practices in comparative perspective. \n\nIt explores emerging developments and innovations in the field and advances knowledge of the nature and quality of policy analysis across different countries and at different levels of government by all relevant actors, both inside and outside government, who contribute to the diagnosis of problems and the search for policy solutions.\n\nHandbook chapters examine all aspects of the science, art and craft of policy analysis. They do so both at the often-studied national level, and also at the less well-known level of sub-national and local governments. In addition to studying governments, the Handbook also examines for the firs.