This course examines methods for analyzing environmental policy, beginning with problem identification, formation of alternative policy responses, and methods of selecting the most appropriate policy response, including quantitative and qualitative assessments. Course requirements include class participation, presentation of policy brief, and a formal policy analysis paper. All class meetings are, of course, mandatory. If you must miss a class, please meet with me to arrange an alternative assignment.
Readings are critical.
It is expected that students will complete all reading assignments prior to class for which they are assigned. Students are expected to be prepared to summarize and discuss the readings, and to integrate the readings into the ongoing discussion. Finally, students will present brief summaries of their papers for the entire class. An adequate range of relevant evaluation criteria is generated. An adequate range of options is evaluated.