Policy analysis examines how policies are proposed, adopted, implemented, and evaluated.
We will review a variety of substantive policy issues and existing public policies. Since many political observers have questioned whether we have sufficient knowledge to revitalize the economy, to increase the effectiveness of public expenditures, and to anticipate the future problems that public policy must deal with, this course focuses on an important subject. There is additional reading available on my website. I advocate active learning. I believe people learn best when they are motivated, interested in the material, and actively interact with other people interested in the same subject.