17 33 - Building a Better World

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Explores today's key policy challenges, including state-building, economic development, environmental protection, corruption and the rule of law, the provision of basic public services, democratization, the strengthening civil society, and international security. Presents the problem for each topic, reviews potential solutions, discusses failed approaches, and identifies concrete successes. Examples drawn from around the world. Includes projects with a practical component.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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