Computers, Policymaking, and Reality.

The article emphasizes that the computer software is not the single factor that is or will be the most important variable in the long haul to improvement of existing public policymaking. It raises several questions regarding computers' potential to improve decision-making. There are doubts about the future effect of the computer on administrative responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness. The article expresses apprehension about the relevance of contemporary computer education for policymakers in university programs aimed at training the new breed of policy analyst.