Incorporating Stone and Forester’s Ideas for Policy Analysis and Decision-Making in Downtown Renovation

Question Stone and Forester address policy analysis and how one might think about analysis and decision-making from a different angle/perspective than the more traditional policy approach. Using the following example, discuss how incorporating Stone and/or...

Community-First Public Safety: Stakeholder Analysis and Program Evaluation

Question Review Weiner & Vining, particularly on backward mapping.  As part of a policy memo for the mayor and St. Paul city council, 1) include a stakeholder analysis as detailed as possible for the “Community-First Public Safety” case study, and 2)...

The Long-Term Solvency of Social Security

Question The long-term solvency of Social Security is widely believed to be in danger. Play the American Academy of Actuaries Social Security GameLinks to an external site.. Once you have “solved” the game. Share your select results with your classmates by...

Reforming the US Immigration Regime: A Policy Memo

Questions Based on “Reforming the US Immigration Regime” case study: address the following In a 1 to 2 page policy memo: Provide a brief history of the issue (only 2-3 paragraphs)-highlighting key points Describe the 2013 attempt to reform U.S. immigration...

The Role of Civic Engagement in a Healthy Democracy: Promoting Participation and Holding Leaders Accountable

question The Role of Civic Engagement in a Healthy Democracy: Promoting Participation and Holding Leaders Accountable. (Discuss the importance of civic engagement and strategies for increasing citizen participation in government.) answer The Role of Civic Engagement...