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How Public Policy could be different



Prediction markets could improve future forecasts / public policy

Philanthropy could encourage policy options that are beneficial

Homelessness government spending could be more efficient, less regulated, coordinated, prioritized, and tracked

Policymaking could be open and collaborative

Public policy could be created differently

Social issues could be reframed and better communicated to create change

Public program evaluation could include comparable cost benefit analysis

Human-centered design could be used in the social sector and business

Local investigative reporting and newspapers could be funded by philanthropy / become nonprofit / have a sustainable business model

RCTs could be a marginal way to inform public policy

Behavioral economics, consumer insight research, and mystery shopping could be used in the design and delivery of public programs

Research could be communicated and organized in easy-to-read formats

Public policy ideas could be easier to access through artificial intelligence

Plain language could be used more in government, universities, and other organizations

Evidence-based policy could be evidence-informed

Social sector knowledge could be better collected, organized, and displayed

Public policy clearinghouses could be easier to use / more comprehensive

Government agencies, schools, hospitals, police, universities, foundations, prisons, workplaces, elections, judiciary systems, and nonprofits could collect, publicize, and use citizen feedback

Journalism and activism could present solutions

Votes on amendments could be done by secret ballot and votes on laws could be public and recorded

Individuals and organizations could track, oppose, or endorse legislation online

Low-cost random controlled trials could test government programs' effectiveness