Compared to the cost/benefit model of public policy making, one of the advantages of incremental decision making is that Compared to the cost/benefit model of public policy making, one of the advantages of incremental decision making is that it satisfies voters' demands for big changes in the status quo. it is easier to revert to the old policy if the new one fails. it involves a more thorough evaluation of all available options. it encourages creative "out-of-the-box" solutions