A. Data Set
I think I definitely enjoy education, It has been a part of life and I wish to instill the value I have for it in the genrations to come, espcially within the hispanic community. Thus, I would like to analyze current trends in hispanic population that is graduating, or graduated.
I reallty want to focus on 2008,but aslo analyze my genaration, and within the hispanic population percentages. My son started school in 2009, so it will be interesting to see this percentage and what policy can be developed to empower this population to increase the number by the time my son graduates in 2022, or at least by the next decade. The percentage is really low. Another important set of data is curerent enrollment with young groups of hispanic children. These primary sets will tell me the trends of graduation and what can be done to impact the enrolling classes to help increase graduation. Data set 1 and 2 show enrollement and graduation subsequently.
Most of my data including other sets as I further reserach this will most likely come from the education statistics link we have from Professor Corley, from the National Center of Education Stats: Digest of Education Statistics,this is my third link at bottom.
B. Main point
What I want to analyze is possibly the my genrations trend vs. other race/ethnicity trend to graduate while determing factorsthat lead to succesfull graduation and higher education.
This in turn will allow me to predict trends for teh current generation, following geenration if all stays equal, and what policy inniovation we can create to help create an in crease in graduation, in particualr for the hispanic community.
C. Peer questions
What factors lead to succesful graduation, what factyors lead to pursue higher education? both eliminating race as a concept, and in turn including it?
Where in Arizona do resources exist to aid hispanic, or any race, in graduation completion? Besides school counseling...
How important are socio-economic factors in graduation completion?
why do different races have such different graduation percentage? What really plays into it?
1. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d09/tables/dt09_006.asp
2. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d09/tables/dt09_008.asp
3. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Assignment 3 Part 2 Incremental Policy
A.
A policy objective that has had tremendous impact in American society is immigration policy. For example early immigration reforms have been subject to long periods of policy review and when major decisions have been reached they have not fully impacted the full breadth of the issue. Immigration policy has serves an example of incremental policy because it has changed minimally over time, and they big changes that have been made have only served as stepping stones to the expansion of immigration as time has progressed. Immigration policy has once again opened up some reform objectives, primarily centered around illegal immigration and the recent debate in Arizona with laws enacted to curb illegal immigration.
I believe Lindblom would analyze this objective primarily by a means-ends relationship. Lindblom states, "...a means-ends relationship is possible only to the extent that values are agreed upon, are reconcilable, and are stable at the margin," (Lindblom, 1950, pp. 148).Here in I believe lies the reason immigration policy has and most likely will continue along incremental progress, agreement on the mean-end relationship. This is the key and definitive issue in Arizona over Senate Bill 1070. Arizona enacted law, that at least in the legislation and voters perspective had a good means-ends relationship, but in the eyes of the rest on interest groups, legislatures, official, and public it is not, thus the policy/law rests in court for further debate, prolonging further reform on immigration.
References:
Lindblom, Charles E. (1950). The Science of Muddling Through. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 142-157). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
A policy objective that has had tremendous impact in American society is immigration policy. For example early immigration reforms have been subject to long periods of policy review and when major decisions have been reached they have not fully impacted the full breadth of the issue. Immigration policy has serves an example of incremental policy because it has changed minimally over time, and they big changes that have been made have only served as stepping stones to the expansion of immigration as time has progressed. Immigration policy has once again opened up some reform objectives, primarily centered around illegal immigration and the recent debate in Arizona with laws enacted to curb illegal immigration.
I believe Lindblom would analyze this objective primarily by a means-ends relationship. Lindblom states, "...a means-ends relationship is possible only to the extent that values are agreed upon, are reconcilable, and are stable at the margin," (Lindblom, 1950, pp. 148).Here in I believe lies the reason immigration policy has and most likely will continue along incremental progress, agreement on the mean-end relationship. This is the key and definitive issue in Arizona over Senate Bill 1070. Arizona enacted law, that at least in the legislation and voters perspective had a good means-ends relationship, but in the eyes of the rest on interest groups, legislatures, official, and public it is not, thus the policy/law rests in court for further debate, prolonging further reform on immigration.
References:
Lindblom, Charles E. (1950). The Science of Muddling Through. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 142-157). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
assignement 3 part 2 News article
B. Public Policy
I found it interesting when Lowi states, "In the long run, all governmental policies may be considered redistributive, because in the long run some people pay in taxes more than they receive in service," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). So in essence any objective can be framed within redistributive policy characteristics. Case in point, recently there has been an interest in obesity and preventative measures to help curb this trend. Of particular interest is a recent study and fiscal policy driven case from Charlotte, North Carolina.
This study in North Carolina has provided some insight that helps link obesity and urban sprawl, with very probable outcomes that can help curb weight gain. In the article, Study Links Sprawl, Obesity, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan, in the New York Times, September 9, 2010, "Before this study, it was difficult to say for certain whether the features of the built environment, such as sprawl and miles of roadway, are directly responsible for obesity and related illness such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The study proves that, "Their findings supported what had long been suspected -- light-rail transport could lead to more walking by an average of 1.2 miles a day," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). These findings have expanded the idea of what can be considered preventative health care, in way. By providing the resources that people can utilize, and by building an infrastructure tailored to exercising, people can naturally and by other factors lead healthier lives.
So how does fit into public policy? Several policy decisions were made in consideration of these findings. The rail lines in Charlotte were moved to closer distances were access was considerably easier and zoning laws were changed to accommodate the change in planned building to create flexibility and s to this new lifestyle. Vaidyanathan comments, "Since World War II, zoning laws in the nation promoted a separation between commercial, residential and recreational land use in the built environment, leading to more sedentary lifestyles," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The report also notes that new policy should consider obesity and public health costs to further this change. Another result of the policy changes is to enlighten current investment in infrastructure by the Obama administration, of which the investment should consider similar policy initiatives for health care costs when building these roadways and rails (Vaidyanathan, 2010).
I would tend to categorize this policy issue more as distributive. The reason being that it seems to be a short term measure because it is being made with limited consideration to resources. Although the fiscal side of the policy requires attention to amount of money that can be allocate build within a healthy lifestyle perspective, it seems unbound because building is more impacted by zoning, than what to build or how much of it. Thus when you consider the zoning policy impacts you venture into regulatory policy because zoning tells you where and where you can and cannot build and for what purposes. This needs to be re-examined before any policy decision can be made about building for health related purposes. Which in hindsight seems unconventional because most people, I assume would consider health more important than, zoning laws? I take into account Lowi's statement about distributive policy, "They are policies in which the indulged and the deprived, the loser and the recipient, need never come in direct confrontation," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). In this case these individuals who seek this new healthy lifestyle will be indulged, but those who do not care either way will have no conflict because where ever the government builds will be in the best interest of the whole populous, even though consideration has been given to health care elements.
Article link: http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
References:
Lowi, Theodore J. (1964). American Business, Public Policy, Case Studies, and PoliticalTheory. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 111-125). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Vaidyanathan, Gayathri (2010, september 9). Study Links Sprawl, Obesity. New York Times. Retrieved from:http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
I found it interesting when Lowi states, "In the long run, all governmental policies may be considered redistributive, because in the long run some people pay in taxes more than they receive in service," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). So in essence any objective can be framed within redistributive policy characteristics. Case in point, recently there has been an interest in obesity and preventative measures to help curb this trend. Of particular interest is a recent study and fiscal policy driven case from Charlotte, North Carolina.
This study in North Carolina has provided some insight that helps link obesity and urban sprawl, with very probable outcomes that can help curb weight gain. In the article, Study Links Sprawl, Obesity, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan, in the New York Times, September 9, 2010, "Before this study, it was difficult to say for certain whether the features of the built environment, such as sprawl and miles of roadway, are directly responsible for obesity and related illness such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The study proves that, "Their findings supported what had long been suspected -- light-rail transport could lead to more walking by an average of 1.2 miles a day," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). These findings have expanded the idea of what can be considered preventative health care, in way. By providing the resources that people can utilize, and by building an infrastructure tailored to exercising, people can naturally and by other factors lead healthier lives.
So how does fit into public policy? Several policy decisions were made in consideration of these findings. The rail lines in Charlotte were moved to closer distances were access was considerably easier and zoning laws were changed to accommodate the change in planned building to create flexibility and s to this new lifestyle. Vaidyanathan comments, "Since World War II, zoning laws in the nation promoted a separation between commercial, residential and recreational land use in the built environment, leading to more sedentary lifestyles," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The report also notes that new policy should consider obesity and public health costs to further this change. Another result of the policy changes is to enlighten current investment in infrastructure by the Obama administration, of which the investment should consider similar policy initiatives for health care costs when building these roadways and rails (Vaidyanathan, 2010).
I would tend to categorize this policy issue more as distributive. The reason being that it seems to be a short term measure because it is being made with limited consideration to resources. Although the fiscal side of the policy requires attention to amount of money that can be allocate build within a healthy lifestyle perspective, it seems unbound because building is more impacted by zoning, than what to build or how much of it. Thus when you consider the zoning policy impacts you venture into regulatory policy because zoning tells you where and where you can and cannot build and for what purposes. This needs to be re-examined before any policy decision can be made about building for health related purposes. Which in hindsight seems unconventional because most people, I assume would consider health more important than, zoning laws? I take into account Lowi's statement about distributive policy, "They are policies in which the indulged and the deprived, the loser and the recipient, need never come in direct confrontation," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). In this case these individuals who seek this new healthy lifestyle will be indulged, but those who do not care either way will have no conflict because where ever the government builds will be in the best interest of the whole populous, even though consideration has been given to health care elements.
Article link: http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
References:
Lowi, Theodore J. (1964). American Business, Public Policy, Case Studies, and PoliticalTheory. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 111-125). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Vaidyanathan, Gayathri (2010, september 9). Study Links Sprawl, Obesity. New York Times. Retrieved from:http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
Assignment 3 part 2 News Paper article
B. Public Policy
I found it interesting when Lowi states, "In the long run, all governmental policies may be considered redistibutive, because in the long run some people pay in taxes more than they recieve in service," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). So in essence any objective can be framed within redistibutive policy characteristics. Case in point, recently there has been an interest in obesity and preventitive nmeasure to help curb this trend. Of particular interest is a recent study and fiscal policy driven case from Charlotte, North Carolina.
This study in North Carolina has provided some insight that helps link obesity and urban sprawl, with very probable ouitcomes that can help curb wieght gain. In the article, Study Links Sprawl, Obesity, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan, in the New York Times, September 9, 2010, "Before this study, it was difficult to say for certain whether the features of the built environment, such as sprawl and miles of roadway, are directly responsible for obesity and related illness such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). Th study proves that, "Their findings supported what had long been suspected -- light-rail transport could lead to more walking by an average of 1.2 miles a day," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). These findings have expande the idea of what can be considered preventative helath care, in way. By providing the resources tha people can uitilize, and by building an infrastructure tailored to exercisisng, people can naturally and by other factors lead healthier lives.
So how does fit into public policy? Sevearl policy decisions were made in consideration of these findings. The rail lines in Charlotte were moved to closer distances were acces was considerably easier and zoning laws were changed to accomodate the changein planned building to create flexibility and acces to this new lifestyle. Vaidyanathan comments, "Since World War II, zoning laws in the nation promoted a separation between commercial, residential and recreational land use in the built environment, leading to more sedentary lifestyles," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The report also notes that new policy should consider obesity and public health costs to further this change. Another rsult of the policy changes is to enlighten current investment in infrastructure by the Obam adminsitration, of which the invetmet should consider similar policy initiatives for health care costs when building these roadways and rails (Vaidyanathan, 2010).
I would tend to categorize this policy issue more as distributive. The reason being that it seems to be a short term measure because it is being made with limited consideration to resources. Although the fiscal side of the policy requires attention to amount of money that can be allocate build within a healthy lifestyl perspective, it seems unbound becasue building is more impacted by zoning, than whta to build or how much of it. Thus when you consider the zoning policy impacts you venture into regulatory policy because zoning tells you where and where you cannoy build and for what purposes. This needs to be re-examined before any policy decison canbe made about building for health related purposes. Which in hindsight seems unconventional because most people, I assume would consider helath mor eimportant than, zoning laws? I take into account Lowi's statement about distributive policy, "They are policies in which the indulged and the deprived, the loser and the recipient, need never come in direct confrontation," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). In this case thse individuals who seek this new healthy lifestyle will be indulged, but thos who do not care either way will have no conflict because where ever the government builds will be in he best interest of the whole populous, even though consideration has been given to helath care elements.
references:
Lowi, Theodore J. (1964). American Business, Public Policy, Case Studies, and PoliticalTheory. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 111-125). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Vaidyanathan, Gayathri (2010, september 9). Study Links Sprawl, Obesity. New York Times. Retrieved from:http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
I found it interesting when Lowi states, "In the long run, all governmental policies may be considered redistibutive, because in the long run some people pay in taxes more than they recieve in service," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). So in essence any objective can be framed within redistibutive policy characteristics. Case in point, recently there has been an interest in obesity and preventitive nmeasure to help curb this trend. Of particular interest is a recent study and fiscal policy driven case from Charlotte, North Carolina.
This study in North Carolina has provided some insight that helps link obesity and urban sprawl, with very probable ouitcomes that can help curb wieght gain. In the article, Study Links Sprawl, Obesity, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan, in the New York Times, September 9, 2010, "Before this study, it was difficult to say for certain whether the features of the built environment, such as sprawl and miles of roadway, are directly responsible for obesity and related illness such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). Th study proves that, "Their findings supported what had long been suspected -- light-rail transport could lead to more walking by an average of 1.2 miles a day," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). These findings have expande the idea of what can be considered preventative helath care, in way. By providing the resources tha people can uitilize, and by building an infrastructure tailored to exercisisng, people can naturally and by other factors lead healthier lives.
So how does fit into public policy? Sevearl policy decisions were made in consideration of these findings. The rail lines in Charlotte were moved to closer distances were acces was considerably easier and zoning laws were changed to accomodate the changein planned building to create flexibility and acces to this new lifestyle. Vaidyanathan comments, "Since World War II, zoning laws in the nation promoted a separation between commercial, residential and recreational land use in the built environment, leading to more sedentary lifestyles," (Vaidyanathan, 2010). The report also notes that new policy should consider obesity and public health costs to further this change. Another rsult of the policy changes is to enlighten current investment in infrastructure by the Obam adminsitration, of which the invetmet should consider similar policy initiatives for health care costs when building these roadways and rails (Vaidyanathan, 2010).
I would tend to categorize this policy issue more as distributive. The reason being that it seems to be a short term measure because it is being made with limited consideration to resources. Although the fiscal side of the policy requires attention to amount of money that can be allocate build within a healthy lifestyl perspective, it seems unbound becasue building is more impacted by zoning, than whta to build or how much of it. Thus when you consider the zoning policy impacts you venture into regulatory policy because zoning tells you where and where you cannoy build and for what purposes. This needs to be re-examined before any policy decison canbe made about building for health related purposes. Which in hindsight seems unconventional because most people, I assume would consider helath mor eimportant than, zoning laws? I take into account Lowi's statement about distributive policy, "They are policies in which the indulged and the deprived, the loser and the recipient, need never come in direct confrontation," (Lowi, 1964, pp. 179). In this case thse individuals who seek this new healthy lifestyle will be indulged, but thos who do not care either way will have no conflict because where ever the government builds will be in he best interest of the whole populous, even though consideration has been given to helath care elements.
references:
Lowi, Theodore J. (1964). American Business, Public Policy, Case Studies, and PoliticalTheory. In McCool, Daniel C. Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (pp. 111-125). Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Vaidyanathan, Gayathri (2010, september 9). Study Links Sprawl, Obesity. New York Times. Retrieved from:http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/09/09/09greenwire-study-links-sprawl-obesity-10432.html?scp=6&sq=public%20policy&st=cse
Sunday, September 12, 2010
shulock and Hird
Shulock Article
A-B.
This piece of policy design analysis is muddled in somewhat incoherent verbiage. Shulock tries to demonstrate that policy analysis is not making a return on its investment (Shulock, 1999, pp. 226). Albeit that she presents a sound argument, her paradox is not fully developed and convincing. To explore her analysis she develops two perspectives of policy analysis. Shulock states, in regards to a tradionalist policy perspective, “…the rationalist foundation of traditional policy analysis unduly limits our understanding of policy analysis and its role in the policymaking process. Traditionalists view analysis as a tool for choosing among alternatives in an effort to solve problems,” (pp.226-227). Shulock argues that policy analysis has become more rooted in democracy as opposed to solving problems (pp. 227). Yet, she tries to also argue that analysis is used extensively, I think she creates a paradox in of itself in her argument. For example she states, “I have suggested that a resolution lies in a new understandingof policy analysis. From a nontraditional, interpretive perspective, I conclude thatanalysis is, in fact, used extensively,” (pp. 239). In her basic premise she presents us with two views of policy analysis, Shulock presents traditional and interpretive policy analysis (pp. 239). Traditional in the sense that we invest, but misuse and do not produce efficient based policy outcomes, and interpretive in re-inventing what she states are the deficiencies of traditional form, “Two types of deficiencies of traditional policy analysis are usually presented—an overreliance on a positivist framework and an antidemocratic tendency,” (pp. 239).
C.
A recent article on immigration, Court Rejects a City’s Efforts to Restrict Immigrants, in the New York Times, by Julia Preston, in ways helps outline what Shulock is explaining. The article examines recent laws that have been appealed that are clearly in violation of national immigration policy. The article furthermore explores the current debate over the U.S. suing Arizona over its recent immigration law. The way I view it as a correlative example is that states are beginning to become interpretative of policy based on their experiences and local scenarios, this is not a clear fault, but it leads to misguided policy outcomes.Preston states, "The Hazleton ordinances, which were passed in 2006 and 2007, have served as models for states and towns across the country seeking to crack down on illegal immigrants," (Preston, 2010). Thus the local governments are crreating policy based on their own interpetavive scenarios. A more traditional approach would serve to protect democratic values and pursue outcomes that embody the policy desired, if it’s necessary. It would follow a more normative approach and create a basis to extract what policy already exists and use it to project further outcomes, not just interpret what is felt is necessary at the moment and create more problems than resolutions.
article----
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/us/10immig.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=policy%20and%20immigration&st=cse
5. Hird article
A.
Hird concludes two important points in his analysis of policy analysis. One, he states, “...nonpartisan policy research still plays an important role in providing information for policymakers,” (Hird, 2005, pp. 101). Secondly, Hird states, “…future research on the use of research in policymaking should pay greater attention to the importance of institutions in policymaking…,” (pp. 101). He best can be characterized when he sums up his research referring that information sources due have significant impact on decision making (pp. 101).
To some extent Hird does have a very valid point. The sources of information used can cause severe impacts on the outcomes policy makers decide to integrate. I believe it validates the integrity of the outcome if the sources are of significant integrity and provide a reliable platform context. Although in some cases in his argument his support for policy institutions comes directly from the users (legislators etc.) so it would seem somewhat biased. It would seem intelligent to create varying degrees of sources to allocate the best possible scenarios to resolve issues, but it just seems very normative anyway, for example Hind states, “The fact that most state legislatures maintain one or more nonpartisan policy research organizations (NPROs) is prima facie evidence of the importance of policy analysis to state legislators,” (pp. 84).
References
Hird, John A. (2005). Policy Analysis for What? The Effectiveness of
Nonpartisan Policy Research Organizations. The Policy Studies Journal, 33(1), PP. 83-105. Retrieved from:https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fcontent%2FcontentWrapper.jsp%3Fattachment%3Dtrue%26navItem%3Dcontent%26content_id%3D_3907662_1%26course_id%3D_176064_1%26displayName%3Dhird%2B2005.pdf%26href%3D%2F%2540%2540%2FAF1A8FF51B4BAEDC4C9FF7FC7777E3EF%2Fcourses%2F1%2F2010Fall-X-PAF540-75317%2Fcontent%2F_3907662_1%2Fhird%2525202005.pdf
Preston, Julia (2010, September 9). Court Rejects a City’s Efforts to Restrict Immigrants. New York Times. Retrieved from: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/us/10immig.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=policy%20and%20immigration&st=cse
Shulock, Nancy (1999). The Paradox of Policy Analysis: If It Is Not Used, Why Do We Produce So Much of It?. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 18(2), pp. 226–244. Retrieved from:https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fcontent%2FcontentWrapper.jsp%3Fattachment%3Dtrue%26navItem%3Dcontent%26content_id%3D_3907663_1%26course_id%3D_176064_1%26displayName%3Dshulock%2Bjpam%2B1999.pdf%26href%3D%2F%2540%2540%2FAF1A8FF51B4BAEDC4C9FF7FC7777E3EF%2Fcourses%2F1%2F2010Fall-X-PAF540-75317%2Fcontent%2F_3907663_1%2Fshulock%252520jpam%2525201999.pdf
A-B.
This piece of policy design analysis is muddled in somewhat incoherent verbiage. Shulock tries to demonstrate that policy analysis is not making a return on its investment (Shulock, 1999, pp. 226). Albeit that she presents a sound argument, her paradox is not fully developed and convincing. To explore her analysis she develops two perspectives of policy analysis. Shulock states, in regards to a tradionalist policy perspective, “…the rationalist foundation of traditional policy analysis unduly limits our understanding of policy analysis and its role in the policymaking process. Traditionalists view analysis as a tool for choosing among alternatives in an effort to solve problems,” (pp.226-227). Shulock argues that policy analysis has become more rooted in democracy as opposed to solving problems (pp. 227). Yet, she tries to also argue that analysis is used extensively, I think she creates a paradox in of itself in her argument. For example she states, “I have suggested that a resolution lies in a new understandingof policy analysis. From a nontraditional, interpretive perspective, I conclude thatanalysis is, in fact, used extensively,” (pp. 239). In her basic premise she presents us with two views of policy analysis, Shulock presents traditional and interpretive policy analysis (pp. 239). Traditional in the sense that we invest, but misuse and do not produce efficient based policy outcomes, and interpretive in re-inventing what she states are the deficiencies of traditional form, “Two types of deficiencies of traditional policy analysis are usually presented—an overreliance on a positivist framework and an antidemocratic tendency,” (pp. 239).
C.
A recent article on immigration, Court Rejects a City’s Efforts to Restrict Immigrants, in the New York Times, by Julia Preston, in ways helps outline what Shulock is explaining. The article examines recent laws that have been appealed that are clearly in violation of national immigration policy. The article furthermore explores the current debate over the U.S. suing Arizona over its recent immigration law. The way I view it as a correlative example is that states are beginning to become interpretative of policy based on their experiences and local scenarios, this is not a clear fault, but it leads to misguided policy outcomes.Preston states, "The Hazleton ordinances, which were passed in 2006 and 2007, have served as models for states and towns across the country seeking to crack down on illegal immigrants," (Preston, 2010). Thus the local governments are crreating policy based on their own interpetavive scenarios. A more traditional approach would serve to protect democratic values and pursue outcomes that embody the policy desired, if it’s necessary. It would follow a more normative approach and create a basis to extract what policy already exists and use it to project further outcomes, not just interpret what is felt is necessary at the moment and create more problems than resolutions.
article----
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/us/10immig.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=policy%20and%20immigration&st=cse
5. Hird article
A.
Hird concludes two important points in his analysis of policy analysis. One, he states, “...nonpartisan policy research still plays an important role in providing information for policymakers,” (Hird, 2005, pp. 101). Secondly, Hird states, “…future research on the use of research in policymaking should pay greater attention to the importance of institutions in policymaking…,” (pp. 101). He best can be characterized when he sums up his research referring that information sources due have significant impact on decision making (pp. 101).
To some extent Hird does have a very valid point. The sources of information used can cause severe impacts on the outcomes policy makers decide to integrate. I believe it validates the integrity of the outcome if the sources are of significant integrity and provide a reliable platform context. Although in some cases in his argument his support for policy institutions comes directly from the users (legislators etc.) so it would seem somewhat biased. It would seem intelligent to create varying degrees of sources to allocate the best possible scenarios to resolve issues, but it just seems very normative anyway, for example Hind states, “The fact that most state legislatures maintain one or more nonpartisan policy research organizations (NPROs) is prima facie evidence of the importance of policy analysis to state legislators,” (pp. 84).
References
Hird, John A. (2005). Policy Analysis for What? The Effectiveness of
Nonpartisan Policy Research Organizations. The Policy Studies Journal, 33(1), PP. 83-105. Retrieved from:https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fcontent%2FcontentWrapper.jsp%3Fattachment%3Dtrue%26navItem%3Dcontent%26content_id%3D_3907662_1%26course_id%3D_176064_1%26displayName%3Dhird%2B2005.pdf%26href%3D%2F%2540%2540%2FAF1A8FF51B4BAEDC4C9FF7FC7777E3EF%2Fcourses%2F1%2F2010Fall-X-PAF540-75317%2Fcontent%2F_3907662_1%2Fhird%2525202005.pdf
Preston, Julia (2010, September 9). Court Rejects a City’s Efforts to Restrict Immigrants. New York Times. Retrieved from: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/us/10immig.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=policy%20and%20immigration&st=cse
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
PAF 540 week 1
Hello,
My name is Fabian, look forward to working with all of you this semester! I have had a class with Professor Corley,online before-it is fun and rewarding!
My name is Fabian, look forward to working with all of you this semester! I have had a class with Professor Corley,online before-it is fun and rewarding!
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