GOVT206 - Public Policy

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Public Policy
GOVT 206 SP

This course will provide a survey of several public policies. The course will begin with a discussion of the logic of public choice within the context of political institutions, competing interests and the implications for institutional design and policy design. The remainder of the course will be devoted to the examination of several public policy areas including criminal justice, the war on drugs, education, welfare and regulation. By integrating theoretical literature with case studies of different policies written from a variety of perspectives, the course aims at developing analytical skills as well as an appreciation for the technical and political complexities of policymaking.

MAJOR READINGS

Primary readings in the field and extensive use of the internet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Policy briefs, one exam and a policy project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some prior exposure to quantitative methods is suggested.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: GOVT151

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Eisner,Marc A.

Times: .M.W.F. 08:00AM-08:50AM; Location: PAC004;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 5 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005