Intermediate Evidence-based Policymaking and Communication

This course teaches how to interpret, translate, and ethically apply evidence from diverse sources to inform public policy design and communication.

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(ECON 101, 111,A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024) and (ECON 310,PSYCH 210,SOC/​C&E SOC 360,STAT 240, 301, 324, or 371)

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Many types of evidence can be incorporated into the policy process. Evidence is interpreted while considering quality and ethics, and effectively translated from scientific sources into useful communications and data visualizations. Evidence is examined from across a wide range of policy areas including healthcare, poverty, climate change, among others - all while considering the current reality of big data and algorithmic information environments. A broad understanding is required to translate evidence meaningfully and ethically into the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy.

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  • Policy areas: healthcare, poverty, climate change.
  • Big data and algorithmic information environments.

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  • Interpreting evidence quality and ethics.
  • Translating evidence into communications and data visualizations.
  • Applying evidence to policy design, implementation, and evaluation.

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