— Urban Public Policy & Local Politics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: How local governments shape economic and social outcomes in the U.S. Local elections, zoning, segregation, housing policy, policing, and education. Empirical research, causal inference, and quantitative analysis to assess how urban policies influence inequality, mobility, and political representation. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science—Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science—Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL).