Jascha Grübel

Tag: Policy Analysis

  • QPAM: Introduction

    Quantitative Policy Analysis and Modelling (QPAM) concerns itself with the goals that we set ourselves for society and how government can obtain these goals. The “Grüne Wirtschaft” initiative currently up for a referendum in Switzerland can be said to have the goal of a sustainable economy by 2050. If accepted it mandates to assess the…

  • Cornerstone Course – Day 1: Policy Example Cases

    Scientist could help analysts creating policies with their knowledge. But how do they provide their input? How does it fit with the political landscape? Three case studies were in the spotlight to see dilemma of policy analysis. This is not an in-depth analysis of policy analysis, but rather an observation of policies and their consequences.…

  • Bardach’s Eightfold Path through Policy Analysis I

    In the introductory post about Bardach’s work we discussed the overall context and content. In this post we will focus on the details of the first step of his guidelines. The other steps will be posted soon. Step One: Define the problem The most crucial step as it direct any further endeavours. Bardarch recommends to…

  • Policy Analysis according to Bardach – Introduction

    Bardach’s A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis (Fourth Edition, 2012) is an introductory work into policy analysis proposing an 8-step approach to policy analysis termed The Eightfold Path. It is directed at Master’s students with basic knowledge of economy. Bardach focuses on the changes in policy analysis from a formal report to an interactive undertaking accompanying…