This article outlines an approach for developing and applying decision support systems to
the formulation and evaluation ofpublic policy. Financial resource limitations represent
one of the major challenges facing government throughout the remainder of this century.
To meet these challenges, new management systems must be developed not only for
improving governmental efficiency but also for improving the effectiveness of the
decision-making process. A decision support system offers considerable promise in
helping develop such policies.
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