Book November 3, 2025
The Public Policy Reader: Evidence for Better Governance
B. Scholar
Abstract
An accessible introduction to evidence-based policymaking, bringing together case studies in welfare, health, and education to show how research can inform better public decisions.
About the book
The Public Policy Reader gathers a decade of applied research into a single accessible volume aimed at students, practitioners, and engaged citizens.
Contents
- Foundations of evidence-based policy
- Designing and evaluating programmes
- Case studies across welfare, health, and education
- The politics of putting evidence to use
The book is used in our short courses and is available to fellows and students on request.
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