The three roles of the policy analyst laid out by Robert Nelson are
A)Problem identifier, alternatives evaluator, progressive neutral expert
B)Progressive neutral expert, entrepreneur for efficiency, ideological combatant
C)Alternatives evaluator, entrepreneur for efficiency, unbiased decision-maker
D)Ideological combatant, problem identifier, alternatives evaluator

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Robert Nelson outlined three roles for policy analysts: progressive neutral expert (offering expert advice and objective analysis), entrepreneur for efficiency (developing innovative and cost-effective solutions), and ideological combatant (advocating for specific ideologies or viewpoints). Option B includes these three roles. Option A is incorrect because it misses the role of the entrepreneur for efficiency. Option C is incorrect because it includes "unbiased decision-maker," which is not one of the roles identified by Nelson. Option D is incorrect because it includes "problem identifier" as a separate role, which is not one of the three roles identified by Nelson.

The Three Roles of the Policy Analyst Laid Out by Robert