PPO 100 - Contemporary Public Policy

Institution:

Anna Maria College

Subject:

Description:

Examines selected major contemporary national problems of the United States and the federal policies designed to deal with them. Specific problems include: poverty, welfare, the economy, education, health, transportation, consumer protection, environmental protection, and energy. It considers the interaction between government and interest groups in designing and implementing public policy and evaluates the thinking of those who have advocated and opposed the expansion of government responsibility for a wide range of social action.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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