The book is designed to enable students of public policy, policymakers and mangers to obtain useful information and conduct successful systematic evaluations, even under tight resource constraints. This text presents a wide variety of approaches to evaluation through brief, authoritative articles by top academics and practitioners. Thoroughly revised and updated this third edition is filled with the most current information, up-to-date examples, and puts increased emphasis on practical applicability. The third edition also features a new and up-dated instructor’s manual.
Joseph S. Wholey is professor emeritus at the School of Policy, Planning, and Development at the University of Southern California.
Harry P. Hatry is director of the Public Management Program at the Urban Institute, where he also previously served as director of the State-Local Government Research Program.
Kathryn E. Newcomer is director of the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University.
