Managing expert systems for New Federalism

Abstract

Change in the locus of operating knowledge that accompanies 'New Federalism' policies implies different design and knowledge-engineering approaches for expert system applications. An expert systems strategy to implement a New Federalism approach in a Congressionally-mandated regulatory program is discussed. Tactical needs created by competition with conventional knowledge-delivery mechanisms are analyzed. Three knowledge-engineering tactics especially suitable for developing expert systems in this application environment are described.<>