Which are the three most commonly utilized criteria for evaluating policy proposals? Define each of these three criteria and give an example of a policy proposal (real or fictitious) in which it could be used.

What will be an ideal response?

Effectiveness criteria evaluate how well a policy proposal is expected to work in addressing the policy concern. Efficiency criteria evaluate the results achieved for the dollars invested; what kind of impact a proposal is expected to have and at what cost. Equity criteria evaluate the fairness of a policy proposal in terms of the process used to develop the proposal or in terms of the outcomes . . . were the results equitable across population groups?