author:"Ascher, William" | Pollux - Fachinformationsdienst Politikwissenschaft

In: Policy sciences: integrating knowledge and practice to advance human dignity ; the journal of the Society of Policy Scientists, Volume 20, Issue 1, p. 3-9

Ascher, William

ISSN: 0032-2687

It is contended that policy sciences in the US & Europe have entered an era in which "positivism" has been severely shaken, simplistic behavioralist approaches have been abandoned, & the importance of contextual, interdisciplinary, problem-oriented inquiry has been reaffirmed. Challenges posed by the new "economic imperialism" approach to social science issues are examined, & points of similarity & dissimilarity between neoclassical economics & policy sciences are explored in detail. It is hoped that the expansion of the economic approach will stimulate a fresh examination of the application of policy science to economic theory & arenas. 10 References. K. Hyatt

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Editorial: Policy Sciences and the Economic Approach in a "Post-Positivist" Era

In: Policy sciences: integrating knowledge and practice to advance human dignity ; the journal of the Society of Policy Scientists, Volume 20, Issue 1, p. 3

Ascher, William

ISSN: 0032-2687

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The evolution of the policy sciences: understanding the rise and avoiding the fall

In: Journal of policy analysis and management: the journal of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Volume 5, p. 365-373

Ascher, William

ISSN: 0276-8739

Partial contents: Early behavioralism: the good guys; Backsliding with postwar "neo-behavioralism"; Where are we now?

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The Evolution of the Policy Sciences: Understanding the Rise and Avoiding the Fall

In: Journal of policy analysis and management: the journal of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Volume 5, Issue 2, p. 365

Ascher, William

ISSN: 0276-8739

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New development approaches and the adaptability of international agencies: the case of the World Bank

In: International organization, Volume 37, Issue 3, p. 415-439

Ascher, William L

ISSN: 0020-8183

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The Forecasting Potential of Complex Models

In: Policy sciences: integrating knowledge and practice to advance human dignity ; the journal of the Society of Policy Scientists, Volume 13, Issue 3, p. 247-267

Ascher, William

ISSN: 0032-2687

The nature & use of "complex" models for forecasting & policy simulation are analyzed on theoretical & empirical-performance grounds. While the accuracy of complex models in forecasting trends in such fields as economic & energy is undistinguished, their special virtues -- preserving counterintuitive results & representing subsystem interdependence -- could be used to better advantage than current practice permits. Suggestions for such improvements, through more diversified models, microprocess models in addition to the typical macro models, a mix of mechanically & judgmentally operated models, & the modeling of policy response, are reviewed. 26 References. Modified HA.

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