Knowledge and Public Policy
Knowledge and Public Policy

Author: Judith Eleanor Innes

Publisher: Transaction Publishers

Published:

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9781412827201

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This book addresses the question of what it takes to develop social indicators that genuinely influence important public decisions. It looks historically at the processes of creating and using three important social indicators in the United States: unemployment rates, standard budgets, and crime rates. It then develops principles for choosing concepts, designing measures, and creating policy processes that institutionalize their use. For this second edition, Innes has provided a major new introductory essay, which reflects on social indicators research and her own and others' continuing work on the role of quantitative and other professionally generated information in policy making. She contends that in practice knowledge is influential as it becomes part of the myths that shape public life, as it empowers some policy actors over others, as it establishes the agendas and frames the problem, as it sets the terms for negotiation and public discourse. For these arguments, she draws on her research on human rights policy, environmental impact assessment, housing policy and local community development. The case studies in the original book have stood the test of time, and remain valid supports for the author's interpretations. The author contends that to understand how knowledge and policy are linked, we need to replace the "scientific" model of explicit knowledge use with a more inclusive, interactive model of knowledge influence. To do this we must rethink both the education and practice of policy professionals. Innes sees indicators as lenses on the world that help define problems and point the way to solutions. It is not surprising that the case studies show that the most influential indicators are developed jointly with policy and theories about the problem. As she says, "there are no facts without theories and the only way a statistician can keep out of politics is to collect only irrelevant data." This new edition will be of immense interest to those interested in the sociology of ideas, policy studies, and the emerging field of knowledge transfer. Judith Innes is a professor in the city and regional planning department of the University of California, Berkeley.

Official Statistics
Official Statistics

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-08-08

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13:

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"Official Statistics" is a must-read for anyone in political science and governance, offering a deep dive into how official statistical methods influence policy-making, governance, and public perception. Through exploring data collection and dissemination, the book highlights the pivotal role of statistics in shaping political dynamics and guiding critical decisions. Chapters Overview: 1. Official Statistics: Introduction to key concepts and methodologies in official statistics and their importance in political science. 2. Census: Examines the role of national censuses in shaping policy decisions and public services. 3. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe: Discusses the UN's efforts in harmonizing statistical practices across Europe to improve data quality and comparability. 4. Statistics Canada: Explores how Canadian statistics support evidence-based policy. 5. Hellenic Statistical Authority: Highlights Greece’s contributions to national and European data systems. 6. Economic Data: Discusses how economic data informs fiscal and monetary policies. 7. Economic Statistics: Covers key economic indicators like GDP and inflation rates and their role in policy-making. 8. Statistics Belgium: Insight into Belgium’s statistical practices in a federal system. 9. Statistics New Zealand: Explores how New Zealand uses statistics to drive policy in a diverse context. 10. American Community Survey: Discusses its role in providing detailed demographic data for U.S. policy. 11. National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina: Highlights challenges in Argentina’s data collection and analysis. 12. Philippine Statistics Authority: Discusses innovations and challenges in the Philippines’ statistical system. 13. Statistics Denmark: Examines Denmark’s use of data in public policy. 14. Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: Focuses on environmental statistics and their role in policy. 15. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (India): Details how statistics support development in India. 16. Census and Statistics Department (Hong Kong): Explores Hong Kong’s unique statistical practices. 17. Statistics Botswana: Discusses Botswana’s use of data in national development. 18. Data Dissemination: Examines the importance of accessible data for transparency. 19. Statistical Disclosure Control: Covers techniques for balancing data confidentiality and utility. 20. Indian Statistical Service: Discusses the role of the Indian Statistical Service in government functions. 21. Five Safes: Introduces a framework for managing and sharing data securely. This book offers essential insights and practical examples for understanding the impact of statistics on political science, making it a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field.

Measuring Government Activity
Measuring Government Activity

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2009-04-14

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9264060782

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This book summarises the available OECD and other international data on public sector inputs and processes. It also examines the existing internationally comparable data on outputs and outcomes, and recommends new approaches to measurement.

Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

Author: Dean T. Jamison

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-04-02

Total Pages: 1449

ISBN-13: 0821361805

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Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.

Federalism as Decision-Making
Federalism as Decision-Making

Author: Francesco Palermo

Publisher: Hotei Publishing

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 9004274510

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Accounting for participation, separation of powers and democratic accountability, federalism gains momentum in times when traditional democratic legitimacy of institutional decision-making is challenged. Its ability to include multiple interests makes federalism a means to ensure good governance. Based on a multidisciplinary analysis, the book tackles the question of whether federalism as a pragmatic governance tool provides answers to current challenges and what those answers are. Thirty-three leading experts critically examine to what extent federalism serves this purpose in compound states, looking at different countries and policies. The volume revolves around five sub-themes: ‘federalism, democracy and governance’, ‘participation mechanisms and procedures’, ‘policy areas compared’, ‘institutional innovation and participatory democracy’ and ‘federalism: from theory to governance’.

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators
Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9264480919

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Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. This edition has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.