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Six elements needed as a foundation for the criticism of action are noted: (1) an identifiable actor; (1) a methodology for predicting future outcomes of the actor's behavior; (3) a set of concepts that identify the normatively significant dimensions of outcomes; (4) a means to select preferred outcomes; (5) the ability to monitor outcomes & adjust the paradigm accordingly; & (6) a theory demonstrating that these elements are attainable. There is a gap between current government policy formation & the prerequisites of a structurally coherent system of critical analysis. Improvement in the quality of policy analysis will lead to governmental programs that address more efficiently the actual needs of targeted individuals & groups. 8 References. R. McCarthy

The meaning of "policy," the character of the policymaking functions, and "the questions that empirical and normative inquiry must answer if they are to contribute to the direction of human actions (policymaking)."