EDUC 1160 - Evaluating the Impact of Social Programs

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Brown University

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Does a GED improve the earnings of dropouts? Do stricter gun laws prevent violent crime? Such "causal" questions lie at the heart of public policy decisions. This course examines both the difficulties involved in answering causal policy questions, and research designs that can overcome these difficulties. Prerequisite: EDUC 1110, POLS 1600, ECON 1630, SOC 1100 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 32.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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