EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY MAKING

PUBAFFR 340

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.

PUBAFFR 274

Intensive study of selected topics in public policy.

PUBAFFR 335

Provides an overview of the variety of political actors (bureaucrats, elected politicians, courts, interest groups, media outlets, the public) involved in the policy process, and what's distinct about policymaking today; a focus on policy implementation, drawing on concepts, tools and theory from public administration, public management, and organizational behavior. Learn concepts and skills through hands-on activities such as case studies, simulations, policy writing, and debates.

PUBAFFR 200

Offers a general primer on large-scale policies directed by US federal and state governments, with specific examples in pressing policy areas. Takes existing policies and the policy process as a given, explains them in detail, and puts a policy focus on very specific contemporary questions of concern to policymakers. Gain a broad overall knowledge of how the majority of state and federal funding is spent and the policy outcomes associated with that spending.

PUBAFFR 369

Provides opportunities to engage in research on public policy issues and possible solutions.