University of Maryland Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Policy Analysis

 work as a policy analyst to provide a thorough analysis of a public policy (state, local, or federal level). 

Policy: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Requirements: 

a. At least 12 pages, not including references (the page numbers are suggestions, you may spend more or less time based on your research). 

b. This is a continuation of a paper attached. ***Please use those references and include more if needed.***

c. Must use correct APA format. 

d. Using the outline below, each heading and subheading should be a separately titled paragraph that is addressed in the paper. If you think a specific heading has no bearing in your analysis you should provide a rationale as to why you do not include it in your work.

e. DO NOT USE FIRST PERSON PRONOUNS IN THIS PAPER (I, me, mine, we, us, etc.); if you must talk about yourself, refer to yourself as “the/this author.”

4. Economic Analysis 2.5 pages

a. What are the effects and potential effects of the policy on the functioning of the economy as a whole: output, income, inflation, unemployment, and so forth (macroeconomic analysis)? 

b. What are the effects and potential effects of the policy on the behavior of individuals, firms, and markets: motivation to work, cost of rent, the supply of commodities, etc. (microeconomic analysis)? 

c. What is the opportunity cost; cost/benefit analysis 

5. Political Analysis 2.5 pages 

a. Who are the primary stakeholders regarding this particular policy/program?

i. What is the power base of the policy’s/program’s supporters? 

ii. What is the power base of the policy’s/program’s opponents? 

iii. How well are the policy’s/program’s intended beneficiaries represented in the ongoing development and implementation of the policy/program? 

b. How has the policy/program been legitimized? Is this basis for legitimation still current? 

c. To what extent is the policy/program an example of rational decision-making, incremental change, or change brought about by conflict? 

d. What are the political aspects of the implementation of the policy/program? 

6. Policy/Program Evaluation 2.5 pages 

a. What are the outcomes of the policy/program in relation to the stated goals? 

b. What are the unintended consequences of the policy/program? 

c. Is the policy/program cost effective?

7. Current Proposals for Reform [What are your policy recommendations?]