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: Identify the core issue in evaluative terms (e.g., "too many," "too few") rather than just describing a condition.

: Choose the values and standards (like efficiency, equity, or political feasibility) used to judge the alternatives. Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightf...

: Estimate the likely future impacts—both intended and unintended—for each alternative. : Identify the core issue in evaluative terms (e

🎯 : The path is iterative . You will often return to earlier steps—like redefining the problem—as you gather new evidence or encounter trade-offs. Core Strategies Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightf...

: Gather relevant data, documents, and interview insights while economizing on time and resources.

: Identify potential policy options or courses of action to solve or mitigate the problem.

: Weigh the pros and cons of each option, especially when one does not clearly dominate the others.