The product of policy analysis is advice. Specifically, it is advice that informs some public policy decision. Policy advice comes in many forms, but to give you the tenor of advice-giving, we begin with an example that illustrates many of the concepts and ways of organizing policy analysis that you will encounter in this book. Its purpose is to show you a comprehensive policy analysis that includes a description and analysis of the problem, specific policy alternatives, an assessment of the alternatives, and a policy recommendation.