POS 488 - Public Program Evaluation

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

Subject:

Description:

A critical examination of the use of formal social science methods to illuminate and improve the public policy process, with particular attention to quantitative-empirical research and cost-benefit analysis. A balanced look at the arguments of advocates (what they want to do and how they expect to accomplish it) and critics (why they think it is impossible, misleading, or unnecessary). Prerequisite: POS 487. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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