Economic policy analysis is under pressure to respond to challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and inequality—requiring more sophisticated and applied approaches. Economic Policy Analysis Playbook: Tools, Applications, and Global Insights bridges theory and practice, providing a clear framework for designing and evaluating policy. Structured in four parts—foundations, policy incentives, analytical methods, and real-world application—it covers tools such as cost-benefit analysis, multi-criteria analysis, and economic impact assessment, alongside behavioural and data-driven approaches.
Global case studies demonstrate how policies operate in practice across diverse contexts, highlighting trade-offs, unintended consequences, and equity considerations.
Built around a “playbook” concept, the book equips students, researchers, and policymakers to select, combine, and defend policy approaches in complex and evolving economic environments.