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A study of the contemporary conservative movement in American politics. The course examines the history of modern conservatism from its emergence in the 1960's to its triumph in the 1980's. We examine the three main streams of conservative thought in America: economic conservatives, neo-conservative libertarians, and religious conservatives. The course concludes by exploring tensions between these strains of conservatism that have become evident as the GOP tries to hold them together as the most powerful force in contemporary American politics. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course will explore changes in the Supreme Court resulting from the death of Justice Rehnquist, the retirement of Justice O'Connor, and the nomination of new justices. In addition to a consideration of how and why the nomination process has become politicized over the past 30 years, we will also focus on President Bush's recent Supreme Court nominees: John Roberts, Harriet Miers, and Samuel Alito. We will conclude with a discussion of the future direction the Supreme Court is likely to take. 1.00 units, Seminar
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Examines the economic system by looking at its constituent parts. Emphasis is given to the causes of "market failure" (in contrast to market functioning) and potential application of the theory in policy settings. Prerequisite: Economics 801 or equivalent. 1.00 units, Lecture
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Policy making in a variety of contexts requires the analyst to have an understanding of the social life that gives rise to the policy question. Using the common-sense idea that social phenomena are the result of the actions and interactions of individuals, we will compare explanations built on a single motivation (rationality) with those drawing on multiple motivations (rationality, social norms, emotions). Topics may include addiction, institutional and organizational design, social control, hypocrisy and social convention, and ethnic conflict. Authors may include, G. Becker, R. Ellickson, J. Elster, D. Gambetta, T. Kuran, and T. Schelling. Prerequisite: Public Policy 821 or 832. Enrollment limited. 1.00 units, Lecture
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No Course Description Available. 1.00 units, Lecture
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Implementation, sometimes called the hidden chapter in public policy, will be explored primarily using case studies describing the practical realities of what happens after a statute is passed, a regulation is issued, a court decision is handed down, or a public or nonprofit agency decides on a course of action. The cases will be drawn primarily from areas such as education, health care, children's issues, housing and economic development, and civil rights. They will include several examples from the Hartford area and around the country in which the professor and/or guest speakers have participated. Class discussions and related exercises will emphasize students' ability to frame the salient policy and implementation challenges, identify the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions, and present and defend their recommendations to decision makers (e.g., legislators, agency officials, and judges). Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course fulfills the formal analysis requirement for master's candidates and duplicates PBPL 828- 01. Formal Analysis. Students who previously enrolled in PBPL 828- 01 should not enroll in this course since it is a duplication. 1.00 units, Seminar
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This course focuses on the development and application of theories of formal organizations. The course analyzes conceptions of bureaucracy and the ideological dimensions of organizational analysis. Other topics include the classical managerial model, human relations, decision-making theory, organizational control, organizations and their environments, power, and change. Prerequisite: Prior Sociology course or permission of the instructor. Course not open to first-year students. 1.00 units, Lecture
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No Course Description Available. 1.00 units, Lecture
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No Course Description Available. 1.00 units, Seminar
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