Fall 2013 - 63780 - PA392C - Theory and Philosophy of Public Policy I

This is the first part in a two-course series designed to provide an overview of philosophical and theoretical foundations of academic policy analysis and research. Part I will introduce students to classical readings in the field of public policy, as well as contemporary perspectives on policy research. We will focus on broad frameworks for policy research to help students understand modern perspectives on social science research, academic policy research, and the role of policy analysis in a democratic society.