Social Welfare Policy Problem
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 (refer back to text book and lectures on rational policy analysis)
5. Identify the political ramifications of each alternative (what are the real or predicted consequences/outcomes of the proposals? Arguments should be based on scholarly research and data. Reference the findings of reputable policy institutions (Lincy, Urban Institute, Brookings, etc), and policy forums focused on the policy area.
6. Proposal for policy change based in the alternatives (with evidentiary support from the literature) (based on your critical analysis of the alternatives, what policy action should occur?)
7. Summary and conclusion.
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.
