Using implementation research to solve implementation problems: the case of energy-emergency assistance

Journal Article · · J. Policy Anal. Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3323855· OSTI ID:6146563

Kelman, S

Generalizations drawn from implementation research can offer useful guidance in formulating new implementation plants, as the development of a revenue-recycling program illustrates. According to the conventional wisdom drawn from implementation research, the program design should be simple and all the steps necessary to produce the desired results should be identified at the outset. The program that was developed in this case was an extensive one, intended to provide financial relief to all US citizens in an energy emergency. The program would be under the control of one existing agency where equipment, personnel, space, and standard operating procedures were most suitable to the goals of the plan. Although the admonitions derived from past research are straightforward, it turns out that adhering to them in the practical process of resolving specific implementation problems requires imagination and tenacity. Bacause implementation takes place in settings that are extraordinarily diverse, new generalizations regarding implementation will not be easy. 20 references.

• Research Organization: Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA
• OSTI ID: 6146563
• Journal Information: J. Policy Anal. Manage.; (United States), Vol. 4:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
ENERGY POLICY
IMPLEMENTATION
ENERGY SUPPLIES
SUPPLY DISRUPTION
EMERGENCY PLANS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INCOME DISTRIBUTION
PRICES
FINANCING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
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