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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 First of two-semester core seminar sequence required for public policy PhD students in science and technology policy concentration. Explores how political and economic institutions and cultural values shape pace, direction, costs, and benefits of technological innovation and scientific research. Special emphasis on interaction between national institutions, and values and processes of globalization. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2-3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0-1
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 Second of two-semester core seminar sequence required for public policy PhD students in science and technology policy concentration. Covers major methodological approaches to study of technology, science, innovation, and public policy. Focuses on analytical inputs to policy making, and assesses practical consequences in such areas as security, energy, environment, and health. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2-3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0-1
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 Throughout the past century, numerous socioeconomic theories have competed for primacy. This course compares, contrasts, and analyzes some of the leading socioeconomic theories and policies and places them in a global context. The role of these theories in shaping current public policy is explored. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 1-4 Focuses on selected topics in public policy not covered in fixed-content public policy courses. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 1-4 Focuses on a closer consonance among entrepreneurship, geography, and economic growth. Studies the creation and incubation of new knowledge and features three theoretical fields: the new growth theory; the new economic geography; and the new economics of innovation. Develops a knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship. Examines public policy issues arising from these constructs, including competition, within a regional and global context. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 1-4 Provides multidisciplinary foundation for the study of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and their effects on regional and national economic growth. Draws from seminal thinkers and emphasizes creativity and innovation. Examines how organizational change, institutional structure, and geographic clustering drive the development of regional and national economies. Explores these issues through the lens of the three Ts of economic growth: technology, talent, and tolerance. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 First of two-semester sequence in governance and public management policy concentration. Examines major institutions that formulate and implement policy at national level. Emphasizes presidency, Congress, and executive branch bureaucracies. Also considers agenda-building institutions such as media, interest groups, political parties, and elections. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2-3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0-1
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 Second of two-semester sequence in governance and public management policy concentration. Analyzes major U.S. Public policy processes. Attention to major instruments for implementing policy, including regulation, grants, tax policy, and market-based mechanisms; and how different methodologies are appropriate for understanding aspects of policy inquiry. Covers ethical and accountability aspects of policy, including federalism, intergovernmental relations, and state and local governance. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2-3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0-1
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1.00 Credits
Credits: 1 Weekly colloquium series, required of public policy PhD students. Features variety of speakers from universities, government, and nonprofit sectors. Topics include policy formulation and analysis, and theoretical and methodological foundation. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 2-4 Covers major social and cultural theories that underlie public policies. Selections from classical and contemporary social theorists relevant to studying social change, social capital, and social organization. Focuses on interplay among culture, social institutions, social processes, and policy. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2-3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0-1
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