Tools for Decision Making: A Practical Guide for Local Government,New

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Known for encouraging stepbystep problem solving and for connecting techniques to realworld scenarios, David Ammons Tools for Decision Making covers a wide range of local government practicesfrom the foundational to the advanced. Brief and readable, each chapter opens with a problem in a hypothetical city and then introduces a tool to address it. Thoroughly updated with new local government examples, the second edition also incorporates chapters devoted to such additional techniques as sampling analysis, sensitivity analysis, financial condition analysis, and forecasting via trend analysis. Numerous tables, figures, exhibits, equations, and worksheets walk readers through the application of tools, and boxed features throughout each chapter present other uses for techniques, helpful online resources, and common errors.A handy guide for students and an invaluable resource and reference for practitioners.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Tools for Decision Making'? A: 'Tools for Decision Making' by David Ammons focuses on step-by-step problem-solving techniques relevant to local government practices, addressing various scenarios through practical tools.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 293 pages.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in local government? A: Yes, the book is designed to be brief and readable, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
  • Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the second edition, published on October 21, 2008.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'Tools for Decision Making'? A: The author of the book is David N. Ammons.
  • Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
  • Q: Does the book provide real-world examples? A: Yes, each chapter introduces a hypothetical problem in a city and connects it to practical tools and techniques.
  • Q: What are some of the techniques covered in the book? A: The book covers various techniques including sampling analysis, sensitivity analysis, financial condition analysis, and forecasting via trend analysis.
  • Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes numerous tables, figures, exhibits, and boxed features that present other uses for techniques and helpful online resources.

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