A public policy paradox

Alice Rivlin

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 1984, vol. 4, issue 1, 17-22

Abstract: Over the last two decades policy analysis has flourished, as government has turned increasingly to the services of policy experts. With the refinement of analytic tools vast amounts of data have been made available to decision-makers. These developments have no doubt enhanced the management of many government programs. But some of the most serious policy problems-those involving macroeconomic policy and aspects of foreign policy - have not yielded to solutions. Moreover, the abundance of data has sometimes been overwhelming for decision-makers, a fact that may explain in part the inclination of many to seek simple and painless panaceas for complex problems. Although policy analysis can help the policymaker, it does not provide an avenue of escape from difficult decisions.

Date: 1984
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