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Public Policy: Challenges in Decision-Making

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Learning activity

Think of one decision you or your team need to make that will require the input of other stakeholders.

Choose one stakeholder to elaborate on - why is it important to engage them, and what information and inputs will you need from them to make an optimal decision?

Key Takeaways

In this chapter, Professor Christine Loh described her personal journey from a lawyer and commodities trader to a legislator, with a focus on the importance - and challenges - of evidence-based decision-making in government.

  1. Professor Christine Loh’s awareness of her personal knowledge gaps and the complexity of issues faced by legislators reinforced her belief in the importance of evidence-based decision-making rather than opinion-based policies.

  2. Faced with the responsibility of voting on a wide range of issues, she developed a method of thorough research and consultation to make informed decisions. This process involved challenging personal opinions and biases to understand the broader context of each issue.

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Further Readings
  1. Dan Gordon (2021)The Global Context of Doing BusinessUCLA Anderson School of Management