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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course covers theory and research on social stratification, the major subfield in sociology that focuses on inequality. We begin by reviewing major theories, constructs, and empirical work on inequality. Weeks 2 -6 focus on institutions that mediate the transmission and reproduction of inequality, including families, schools, neighborhoods, labor markets, and the criminal justice system.
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A half-term course designed for MPP's to cover basic concepts and findings from psychology and their application in policy development. Topics include bounded rationality, group dynamics, memory, judgment and decision making biases, behavioral economics, public opinion, social determinants of behavior, attitudes, psychological assessment, and a psychological perspective on incentive structures, all of which have implications for the design of policies that affect individual citizens as well as for the functioning of organizations that determine policy.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course will cover the following: 1) Conditional cash transfers (CCTs): conceptual issues and basic facts; 2) an introduction to impact evaluation; 3) the impact of CCTs on poverty, inequality, labor force participation, and within-household decision-making; 4) the impact of CCTs on health, nutrition, and schooling outcomes; 5) opening the black box of CCTs: design issues; and 6) the role of CCTs in a social protection system.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This seminar will review the origins of HIV, the multiple impacts of AIDS, the reasons for sustained global neglect, the foundations of effective prevention & treatment programs & the urgent need to improve monitoring & evaluation. Special attention will be given to the role of social factors in the epidemic. Course participants will examine the policy-making process related to global public goods & consider whether the world is better positioned to avert a resurgence of this pandemic or the emergence of the next threat.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Economic growth requires constantly growing use of energy, the Middle East plays a vital role as exporters of hydrocarbons to the rest of the world. The course will cover: 1) Global energy demand and supply scenarios and the role of the Middle East; 2) The functioning of the global oil market and the potential role of major oil exporters; 3) The resource curse, economic diversification and the experience of the Gulf countries; 4) Oil, accountability and conflicts; 5) The global gas market and the role of Qatar; 6) Rational use of energy, renewable energy sources and nuclear energy.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course will examine US military capabilities and limitations throughout the spectrum of non-nuclear conflict. It includes a broad review of US military culture, structure, strategy, planning, readiness, decision making, force projection, employment and logistics. It also considers force enhancement through use of non-military US capabilities, allies and indigenous populations. The course provides helpful information and perspective for those engaged in national security planning and decision making.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course examines the major diplomatic and security issues affecting relations among the major powers in Northeast Asia and the evolution of current U.S. policy towards China, Korea, and Japan. Reviews the U.S. alliance system in the region and discuss the major challenges facing these alliances. Particular emphasis is placed on examining the implications of China's rise for U.S. policy. Finally, the course will devote special attention to the challenge posed to regional peace and stability by North Korea and its nuclear ambitions.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to debates about energy, environment, and development. Some of the questions to be addressed are: Should one posit quantitative or qualitative limits to economic growth? What kinds of social change might be desirable or necessary to achieve a sustainable future? What role does energy play in improving the well-being of the poor and how does one ensure that this function is "optimized"? What are the roles for technology and consumption reduction in climate mitigation? How can we reduce pollution, environmental degradation, and human hardship due to the use of bio-fuels in cooking?
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course explores current debates about nuclear energy and reviews the basic science and technology and current uses of nuclear energy, with particular emphasis on the economic aspects and arrangements to prevent its use for weapons purposes. Policy proposals to facilitate the safe and rapid global expansion of nuclear energy are analyzed.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course equips students with knowledge of management and leadership concepts to perform successfully and responsibly in public organizations. Course begins with a discussion of the nature of public administration and moves to concepts of organizational theory, organizational structure, administrative reforms, and decision-making mechanisms. Course also examines the people side of government organizations as well as management and leadership roles within organizations. Recent management innovations in the federal government will be discussed and considered.
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