This presentation discussed the congressional research service (CRS) and the congressional budget office (CBO), tracing their histories and mandates. It also highlighted the similarities and differences between the two bodies.

The presentation discussed issues of Academic vs. Practical Research, Focusing on Research Brokers and Qualities of Effective Research, Organizing Research, Rise of Policy Analysis, Methods of Policy Analysis, and concluded ...

The presentation discussed Parliaments in Society, classical notions of Representation, citizens, Constituencies and Infrastructure of Outreach. It also discussed stakeholders, Responsiveness, and Social Accountability ...