Social Welfare Policy Problem
Analyze a policy problem, discuss a range of policy solutions, analyze the rational and political ramifications of each alternative, and support a proposed policy change with evidence from the professional literature.
This paper synthesizes the policy analysis approaches learned throughout the semester.
Students will select a social welfare policy problem of their choice and clear the topic with the instructor no later than week 6 of the semester. Students will conduct a search of the available literature surrounding the selected policy problem. Prepare an 8 to 10 page paper in APA-6th edition style.
Topics to be addressed (use these as headings in your paper) are:
1. Brief introduction to the policy problem (briefly explain the social issue the policy is addressing)
2. History of social welfare policy in this area (what previous policies have aimed to address this issue?)
3. Alternative proposals to address this problem (minimum of two alternatives). Identify at least 2 policy proposals that aim to address this issue
4. Analyze and compare these alternatives using a rational policy analysis approach.
5. Identify the political ramifications of each alternative and policy forums focused on the policy area.
6. Proposal for policy change based in the alternatives.
7. Summary and conclusion.
Textbook Social welfare:
Politics and Public policy, (2016) by DiNitto and Johnson
