Exam 5: Public Problems and Policy Alternatives

Statistical information can be displayed in which of the following ways?

Policy analysts might review what happened in ______, when policies for similar problems were previously enacted, in order to consider applying the same policy tool for a current situation.

______ is a key part of setting the agenda.

In 2015, the U.S.government reported that ______ million Americans were poor.

Identify and describe two policy instruments that rely on financial means to prompt action by citizens or corporations.