Sample interview questions: Can you explain your experience in conducting cost-benefit analyses for political science initiatives?
Sample answer:
- Conducted a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed campaign finance reform initiative. Estimated the potential costs of the initiative, including the administrative costs of implementation and the potential impact on campaign spending. Also, estimated the potential benefits of the initiative, including the potential reduction in the influence of money in politics and the potential increase in public trust in the political system. The analysis found that the potential benefits of the initiative outweighed the potential costs.
- Led a team of analysts in conducting a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed new education program. Estimated the potential costs of the program, including the costs of teacher training and curriculum development. Also, estimated the potential benefits of the program, including the potential increase in student achievement and the potential reduction in the dropout rate. The analysis found that the potential benefits of the program outweighed the potential costs.
- Developed a cost-benefit analysis framework for evaluating the effectiveness of political science initiatives. The framework included a set of cr… Read full answer