2. Introduction
Charles Maurice Stam received a bachelor of arts in
political science and history from Columbia College in New
York City. With a sustained interest in public policy
analysis, Charles M. Stam pursued a career within the field
and now works for a New York-based analysis company
that focuses on state governments.
Collecting information, evaluating ongoing policy
outcomes, providing information to officials, and analyzing
new policies, public policy analysts shape and influence
social and political decisions. They work for a variety of
institutions, such as government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, and news outlets, focusing their reports on
the specific needs of their employer.
3. Information Collection
When collecting information, public policy analysts
look for statistical data related to the topic they are
researching. They cite these statistics in support of
various policy solutions, and also show how they
illuminate various related issues. Analysts typically
gather statistical information by compiling existing
records or conducting their own surveys. This
information also assists public policy analysts in
identifying new problems in need of addressing.
4. Conclusion
Analyzing the diverse outcomes of new and current
policies is another aspect of the job. Outcome
evaluation typically involves looking into the costs and
goals of individual policies; once they have gathered
sufficient information, public policy analysts present
their findings and ideas to public or government
officials through speeches and reports. The amount of
information needed for these reports requires public
policy analysts to be detail-oriented and to possess
advanced knowledge in various areas and a degree in
the fields of political science, law, or statistics.
