PAFF 6314 Formulation of Public Policy

This course covers various processes used by public policy analysts in understanding the nature of the problem to be analyzed, structuring the research strategy, gathering data and other information, formulating the answer to the problem, and writing the memo or report. Innovative techniques for accomplishing the above steps are covered including cost benefit analysis, problem definition techniques, and different types of commonly encountered policy analysis situations. (The case method is used in this course.)

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Seminar

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Public Affairs and Security St

Offered

As scheduled