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A city council proposes capping rideshare rides at peak hours to reduce congestion. Walk me through your analysis.A state proposes a vacancy tax on properties unoccupied for six months. Walk me through what's likely to happen.Walk me through how you'd assess whether a proposed paid family leave policy is feasible to implement.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the evidence base for a proposed mental-health support program in schools.Walk me through alternative formulations to a proposed sugar tax aimed at reducing obesity.A school district proposes pushing back high-school start times by 90 minutes. Walk me through your analysis.Walk me through what you'd analyze before a state implemented a minimum-staffing ratio in nursing homes.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the feasibility of switching a city's bus fleet to electric in 5 years.Walk me through how you'd weigh the evidence for a universal-basic-income pilot's outcomes.Walk me through how you'd compare a permit-based versus a price-based approach to reducing emissions.Walk me through who you'd consult before proposing a citywide ban on plastic bags.Walk me through what you'd assess about a proposal to raise the local minimum wage to $20.Walk me through how you'd analyze a proposed government program that would require a new agency.Walk me through how you'd respond when proposed policy directly contradicts a peer-reviewed analysis you trust.Walk me through how you'd structure alternative versions of a single piece of legislation to test reception.Walk me through your stakeholder map for a proposal to redirect highway funds to public transit.Walk me through what could go wrong with a proposed rule limiting non-compete agreements.Walk me through how you'd evaluate a proposal that requires extensive interagency data sharing.Walk me through how you'd communicate uncertainty in a policy analysis to a non-technical audience.Walk me through how you'd structure a phased rollout of a controversial new policy.Walk me through your analysis of who gains and who loses from a proposed rent-stabilization ordinance.Walk me through what you'd warn about regarding a proposed ban on TikTok-style apps.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the implementation cost of an expansive new privacy law.Walk me through how you'd handle an analysis where the available data is from countries quite different from ours.Walk me through how you'd suggest narrowing a proposal that's politically popular but too broad to be effective.Walk me through who you'd want to interview before recommending a sentencing-reform proposal.Walk me through what you'd warn about in a proposal to subsidize first-time homebuyers.Walk me through how you'd determine whether a proposed regulation needs a sunset clause.Walk me through how you'd handle a policy proposal where the strongest evidence is qualitative.Walk me through how you'd reformulate a policy that worked in one city but failed in another similar one.A county proposes requiring all restaurants to post calorie counts on menus. Walk me through who would be affected by this policy.Walk me through what unintended consequences might arise from a proposal to offer free public parking to electric vehicles.A city wants to require landlords to accept housing vouchers. Walk me through what you'd need to assess about implementation.Walk me through how you'd assess the evidence for a proposed after-school tutoring program targeting low-income students.A state proposes banning single-use plastic straws. Walk me through alternative approaches to achieve the same environmental goal.Walk me through who you'd identify as stakeholders for a proposal to eliminate parking minimums in new residential developments.A city proposes making all public restrooms gender-neutral. Walk me through what intended and unintended effects you'd analyze.Walk me through what implementation challenges you'd flag for a proposal requiring all government forms to be available in the top 10 languages spoken locally.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the research supporting a proposal to offer cash incentives for childhood vaccination.A town wants to reduce speeding in residential areas. Walk me through alternative policy approaches beyond installing speed cameras.Walk me through which groups would be most affected by a proposal to eliminate late fees at the public library.A county proposes offering property-tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels. Walk me through what could go wrong.A major city proposes requiring all new commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet to include on-site childcare facilities. Walk me through your analysis.Walk me through how you'd evaluate a proposal to ban non-compete agreements for workers earning under $100,000 annually.A county proposes converting its landfill gas into energy to power 5,000 homes. Walk me through what you'd assess about implementation feasibility.Walk me through how you'd assess the evidence base for a guaranteed income program targeted at young adults aging out of foster care.A transit agency proposes eliminating fares entirely and funding operations through property taxes. Walk me through alternative formulations.Walk me through who you'd consult before implementing a statewide requirement for hospitals to publish negotiated prices with insurers.A university proposes making all introductory courses pass/fail to reduce student stress. Walk me through the likely intended and unintended effects.Walk me through what you'd analyze before a state implemented mandatory solar panels on all new residential construction.A city proposes banning algorithmic hiring tools that use AI to screen job applicants. Walk me through your analysis of who would be affected.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the evidence supporting a four-day workweek mandate for companies with over 100 employees.A state proposes requiring pharmaceutical companies to justify price increases above inflation. Walk me through alternative policy designs.Walk me through what might happen if a city banned drive-throughs for new restaurant construction to reduce emissions and encourage walkability.A school district proposes mandatory coding classes starting in third grade. Walk me through the implementation challenges you'd assess.Walk me through who you'd need to consult before a state implemented a right-to-repair law for consumer electronics.A county proposes offering cash incentives to developers who build affordable housing units. Walk me through alternative approaches to achieve the same goal.Walk me through how you'd assess whether a proposed ban on single-use plastics in food service is likely to achieve its environmental goals.A region proposes consolidating 15 small school districts into three larger ones to cut administrative costs. Walk me through what's likely to happen.Walk me through what you'd assess about feasibility before a city implemented rent control limiting annual increases to 3%.A state proposes mandatory mental health days for all employees, separate from sick leave. Walk me through who would be most affected.Walk me through alternative ways to structure a carbon tax that aims to reduce emissions while protecting low-income households.A transit authority proposes dedicated bus lanes on a major corridor, removing one car lane in each direction. Walk me through your analysis.Walk me through how you'd evaluate the evidence for a proposed universal pre-K program's impact on long-term educational outcomes.A city proposes requiring all parking lots with over 50 spaces to install EV charging stations. Walk me through the feasibility considerations.Walk me through who you'd consult before implementing a tax on vacant storefronts in commercial districts to encourage occupancy.A state proposes eliminating cash bail for all non-violent offenses. Walk me through alternative policy designs that address the same objectives.Your company is about to publish salary ranges on every job posting. Walk me through your analysis of what happens next — internally and in the market.Leadership wants to replace accrued vacation with unlimited PTO. Walk me through the tradeoffs and the alternative designs you'd put on the table.Your company is going remote-first and must decide whether pay follows the employee's location. Walk me through your analysis of who's affected and how.A proposed policy would let employees apply to internal roles without notifying their current manager. Walk me through your analysis of whether it can work and what it would take.Your carrier proposes to stop writing new homeowners policies in wildfire-prone ZIP codes while continuing to renew existing customers. Walk me through the likely effects, intended and otherwise.A state legislature proposes banning the use of credit-based insurance scores in personal auto rating. Walk me through your stakeholder analysis.Your claims organization proposes fully automated straight-through processing for auto physical-damage claims under a set threshold — no human touch from filing to payment. Assess whether it should happen.Your homeowners book needs significant rate, but leadership worries a large across-the-board increase will spike shopping and retention loss. What alternative formulations get you to adequacy?