PAD 520 Week 3 Discussion 1 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.