Read the resource listed and discuss the following topic in the discussion:

Howlett, M. (2014). The distribution of analytical techniques in policy advisory systems: Policy formulation and the tools of policy apprasial. Public Policy and Administration, 29(4), 271-291. doi:1177/0952076714524810

The article is linked through the course e-reserve: Public Policy and Administration

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of people performing policy analysis and the extent Howlett and cited authors in the article encourage people beyond the specialists in government for evaluations.

Treat this discussion as you would in a “live classroom” discussion. Develop an initial post and then build on other students’ comments. Be sure to cite and reference assertions and opinions.