{"product_id":"the-policy-test-9781911116196","title":"The Policy Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Phil Hutchinson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Public Policy - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn what basis do we make policy decisions? And how should we assess the ones that have been made? In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Policy Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, philosopher Phil Hutchinson argues that we need to move beyond mere evidence-based politics to appraise policy within a much wider evaluative framework, one that encourages a much deeper reflection of the issues. He proposes five fundamental parameters by means of which all public policy positions ought to be assessed: precaution, evidence, political economy, asymmetry and framing. Twelve policy areas of current interest are considered – from GM foods to antibiotics – and each are evaluated in turn using the five parameters. Has the precautionary principle been invoked? What counts as evidence? What are the likely political-economic consequences? Who stands to benefit or suffer? And have the right questions been asked? In so doing, Hutchinson is able to offer new insights into the policies themselves, a greater clarity of the issues involved, and a new set of tools that can be used by us all, whether of a reformist or conservative persuasion, for advocating or critiquing policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Misc","offer_id":45268637581463,"sku":"9781911116196","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781911116196.webp?v=1769236293","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-policy-test-9781911116196","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}