Policy analysis

Question 1

Consider the difference between empirical scientific evidence and anecdotal evidence. Explain which is considered more useful to the study of public policy and state why.

using the e-Activity, identify 2-3 policies of your choice and discuss which type of evidence is most appropriate for the policies you identified.

 e-Activity
 Visit The White House Briefing Room to read “FACT SHEET: The President's  Framework for Shared Prosperity and Shared Fiscal Responsibility” dated April 13, 2011 at 
                    https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/04/13/fact-sheet-presidents-framework-shared-prosperity-and-shared-fiscal-resp (Links to an external site.)
                 

Question 2

 Using the policies listed below, create one of each of the following (for a total of four arguments): (a) normative argument; (b) positive argument; (c) anecdotal argument; and (d) evidence-based argument.

Policies 

·         State policy: Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics

·         Local policy: Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988-

·         Federal policy: The Smash Potatoes Regulation