ANALYTIC TOOLS FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Provides training in the analytical skills and tools needed to comprehend, assess, and address complex public policy decisions. Overview of the theory and application of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods relevant to public policy decision-making and policy analysis.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ECON 101 or A A E 101 (215 prior to Fall 2024) Course Designation: Core GenEd - Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Summarize foundational concepts in public policy analysis, including stakeholders, policy instruments, and evaluation techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify and apply methods for evaluating policy effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Illustrate rationales for and limitations to collective action and public policy. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Be proficient in critically analyzing examples of cost benefit analysis within the context of public policy. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate complex analyses and policy recommendations clearly through professional writing and presentations. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Summarize foundational concepts in public policy analysis, including stakeholders, policy instruments, and evaluation techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify and apply methods for evaluating policy effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Illustrate rationales for and limitations to collective action and public policy. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Be proficient in critically analyzing examples of cost benefit analysis within the context of public policy. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate complex analyses and policy recommendations clearly through professional writing and presentations. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027