Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy (Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy)

By examining the role of evidence in social policymaking and the extent of its influence, __Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy__ delves deeply into one of the central questions of the field for the last 20 years. * Chronicles the trend towards evidence-based policy over the last decade * Assesses the ways in which scarce resources can best be used for the best care, particularly in times of austerity * Describes methodological innovation, the ways in which researchers and politicians are working together effectively, and suggestions for future improvement * Covers topics such as the role of randomized controlled trials in shaping public policy; the pitfalls of evidence-based policy as a prescriptive ideal; the challenges of measuring public support for policy interventions; and the benefits of engaging local government decision-makers with evaluation research "Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy examines the role of evidence in social policymaking and the extent of its influence. The chapters cover a range of topics with examples taken from around the world, and the contributors assess the ways in which scarce resources can best be used for the best care." -- Provided by publisher