Policy Problems of the 21st Century

This course provides a forward-looking analysis of public policy and inequality. By the end of this course you will be able to: Analyze how advocates and policymakers use data to frame policy problems Evaluate how stakeholders at the state and local levels have sought to address inequality Through class participation and exercises, you will also practice several applied skills that good policymakers use and develop¬¬ throughout their careers: Using descriptive data to frame a context and a policy problem Breaking down a complex social and political problem into its components Defining policy tasks in terms that recognize the relevant constituencies (“stakeholders”) and assess political feasibility. Gain experience in public-facing writing, including issue briefs and op-eds.