Problem Frames
The Problem Statement Is Already a Choice
See how a public problem statement shapes evidence and policy options, then compare frames to choose one that fits the…
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All briefings
Explore explanations of policy framing, tools, institutions, implementation and evaluation. Each piece follows a specific question from its first assumptions to the choices that follow.
Policy Tools
Rules, Services or Information: What Changes When the Tool Changes?
Compare rules, services, and information to identify who must act, what the agency must provide, and which policy tool…
Institutions
Why Public Agencies Have Different Names and Jobs
Why public agencies have different names and jobs reflects divided authority. Learn how to identify the office…
Implementation
A Plan Is Not a Routine: The Implementation Gap
The implementation gap begins after a policy is adopted. Trace handoffs, recurring tasks, and feedback to turn a…
Evaluation
Before Calling a Pilot a Success, Ask What It Can Show
Learn how to read a policy pilot summary by separating what was tried, what was observed, and what evidence is still…