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The Next Frontier in Evidence-Based Policymaking: The Science of Scaling

URL 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4-W-tDeb0Q&t=2s

Date Developed: 6/17/2021. Source: Brookings Institution; The University of Chicago. Presenter(s): Omar Woodard, John List, Elaine Kamarck, Dana Suskind, Michael Nutter. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: 90 minutes.

Annotation

This video showcases a diverse panel of experts discussing the importance of evidence-based policy making. Topics discussed in this video are scaling in the public sector, actionable evidence, obligations of researchers, and more. This video also includes a discussion of a book that argues that scaling represents the next frontiers in evidence-based policymaking as well as ways to address scaling in research endeavors.

Learning Objectives

• Define scaling.

• Explain the importance of the use of evidence in policy making.

• Identify how to address the issue of scaling in research, funding, and program implementation endeavors.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.