PAD 520 Week 3 discussion 1 Policy-Making Process

"Policy-Making Process" Please respond to the following:

Take a position in support of one of the two statements: 

• (a) Policy analysts should research the issues and determine the fundamental causes of social problems such as crime, poverty, or homelessness and then recommend solutions. 
• (b) Policy analysts should develop implementable policies to address social problems such as crime, poverty, or homelessness without research to determine the cause(s). Support your position with examples or evidence.