A systems tool for structuring public policy problems and design of policy options

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Aron Larsson ◽  
Osama Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Options ◽  
Policy Problems

Biodiversity and agricultural landscapes: Can the wicked policy problems be solved?

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
Problem Definition ◽  
Policy Problem ◽  
Natural Diversity ◽  
Policy Problems ◽  
Apparent Conflict

Conservation issues for agricultural landscapes are typical examples of "wicked" public policy problems: that is, ones in which questions are not clearly defined, and there is apparent conflict between different sets of values, all of which are legitimate. The paper argues that how to protect intrinsic value in nature is itself a wicked policy problem, complicated by the fact that at least three different senses of "intrinsic value" are easily confused. The challenge for policy in Australian agriculture is how to protect remaining natural values by processes that are fair to stakeholders, governed by scientific credibility and sensitive to the plurality of values held by groups within the community. The paper argues that scientists themselves can play an important role not just in problem definition, but also in helping set the agenda for action that will be effective in preserving natural diversity.

Strategic Marketing of Training Initiatives in Underdeveloped Countries: The Case of Swaziland

2002 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Daly
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Strategic Marketing ◽  
Underdeveloped Countries ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Training Methodologies ◽  
Global Training ◽  
Policy Problems

At the dawn of the 21st Century, there is growing interest in the sharing of policy and management “success” stories and innovative training methodologies. This is an important part of addressing public policy problems. Global training is gaining increased application especially in underdeveloped nations. This article offers eight strategies for increased participant acceptance of training when provided in other cultural settings.

Public Policy Problems

1991 ◽  
pp. 145-171
Author(s):  
Stuart S. Nagel
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Problems

scholarly journals Amenity Benefits and Public Policy: An Application to the Connecticut Dairy Sector

1994 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 485-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rigoberto A. Lopez ◽  
Marilyn A. Altobello ◽  
Farhed A. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Production Cost ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
State Level ◽  
Policy Options ◽  
Milk Supply

AbstractThis article develops a conceptual framework for analyzing the role of state-level policies towards the dairy sector in the presence of farmland amenity benefits, and applies it to Connecticut. Milk supply, demand and amenity benefit functions are estimated, and three exogenously determined milk prices are considered. The empirical findings show, under each price scenario, the extent to which land is underallocated to the dairy sector if amenity benefits are ignored. Analysis of policy options reveals that a partial production cost subsidy represents the least-cost alternative for attaining the socially optimal solution for the region.

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