Database Support for Public Policy Paper Location
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.52.3.3310Abstract
This article analyzes the inclusion of public policy papers in three resources—Policy File, Policy Archives, and PAIS International. The databases were analyzed by searching for known policy papers across the three resources, analyzing the subject coverage of the policy papers contained in the databases, and the inclusion of particular policy institutes. PAIS International contained more policy papers based on subject and included more of the selected policy institutes. Policy File contained more of the preselected policy papers.
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