Social Welfare Policy Problem
Students will select a social welfare policy problem of their choice and clear the topic with the instructor no later than week 6 of the semester. Students will conduct a search of the available literature surrounding the selected policy problem. Students will prepare an 8 to 10 page paper .
1. Brief introduction to the policy problem
2. History of social welfare policy in this area
3. Alternative proposals to address this problem . Identify at least 2 policy proposals that aim to address this issue
4. Analyze and compare these alternatives using a rational policy analysis approach .
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 , and policy forums focused on the policy area.
6. Proposal for policy change based in the alternatives .
