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Policy Analysis

Analyzing and evaluating public policies

15 skills4 core skills

Break Down Complex Policies

Simplify complicated policies to understand what they really do. Analysis for any complex system.

Intermediate
Core
25 questions

Identify Policy Winners and Losers

Figure out who benefits and who gets hurt by policy changes. Stakeholder analysis for major decisions.

Intermediate
Core
975 questions

Compare Policy Options

Evaluate different approaches to solving the same problem. Decision-making for choosing between alternatives.

Intermediate
Core

Predict Policy Outcomes

Estimate what will happen if policies are implemented. Forecasting for planning any major change.

Advanced

Calculate Policy Costs

Figure out how much policies will cost taxpayers. Financial analysis for budgeting and planning.

Intermediate
Core

Track Implementation Problems

Monitor what goes wrong when policies are put into practice. Quality control thinking for any project.

Intermediate

Evaluate Policy Evidence

Judge whether research supports policy claims. Critical thinking for evaluating evidence-based arguments.

Intermediate

Understand Unintended Consequences

Spot unexpected results that policies might cause. Risk assessment skill for any major decision.

Intermediate

Map Policy Stakeholders

Identify all groups affected by policy changes. Stakeholder analysis for any organizational change.

Intermediate

Research Policy Alternatives

Find different ways other places have solved similar problems. Benchmarking skill for improvement efforts.

Intermediate

Analyze Policy Timing

Understand why policies are proposed when they are. Strategic thinking for understanding political motivation.

Intermediate

Evaluate Policy Effectiveness

Measure whether policies actually solve the problems they target. Performance evaluation for any intervention.

Advanced

Understand Policy Trade-offs

Recognize that every policy choice involves giving something up. Decision-making skill for balancing competing priorities.

Intermediate

Communicate Policy Analysis

Explain policy analysis clearly to different audiences. Communication for presenting complex information.

Intermediate

Use Policy Analysis Tools

Apply systematic frameworks to evaluate any policy proposal. Analytical thinking for structured decision-making.

Advanced