A Research Strategy for Analyzing the Impacts of Public Policy.

Authors :: Cook, Thomas J.
Scioli Jr., Frank P.
Source :: Administrative Science Quarterly; Sep72, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p328-339, 12p
Publication Year :: 1972
Abstract: A neglected aspect of policy research has been the systematic analysis of policy impacts. This paper presents a research strategy for measuring policy impacts based upon the principles of experimental design methodology. The strategy is illustrated through the application of a multivariate factorial design to the area of air pollution control. The overall approach is discussed in terms of its general utility for policy impact analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]