Uses of Policy Analysis in the Law

2 credits · Law

Uses of policy analysis in substantive and procedural law reform and the practical and political constraints that limit its usefulness. Case study approach, including examples of policy analyses that played a role in recent policy debates, in the legislative arena, and in key court decisions. Previous topics include capital punishment, school vouchers, class actions, racial profiling, three-strikes laws, gun control, and gays in the military. Final paper. Prerequisite: LAW 383.