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PAM 2300
Introduction to Policy Analysis

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Policy analysis is an interdisciplinary field that uses theories, concepts, and methods from disciplines such as economics, sociology, and political science to address substantive issues in the public policy arena. Students are introduced to the functions of and interactions between the major institutions (public and private) at the national, state, and local level involved in the policy making process. The course focuses on public policy analysis in the family/social welfare, health, and market regulatory areas and also includes an introduction to the technical skills required to undertake policy analysis.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SBA-HE)

Outcomes
  • Students will learn to apply the scientific method to secondary data analysis in two policy papers.
  • Students will learn to identify public goods and the reasons for failure of free markets to provide them.
  • Students will develop the skills to write a formal analysis of two public policy issues.
  • Students will learn the fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis, including inflation, the Consumer Price Index, time value of money, discounting, and valuing human life through quality adjusted life years (QALYs).
  • Students will gain a thorough understanding of US federal and state policy related to Social Security, health care, education, and market regulatory mechanisms.
  • Students will gain practice conducting research through an individual policy paper and a group policy paper on a specific policy topic.
  • Students will be given the opportunity to take a leadership role in their policy groups and to work collaboratively to produce a 25-page report.
  • Students will practice their written communication skills by the preparation of a 6-page and 25-page policy report.
  • Students will be required to prepare and deliver a 20-minute presentation supported by visual aids on their group policy paper.
  • Students will be assigned to a policy group in which they will learn to work cooperatively to produce a report.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11888 PAM 2300   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Students will sign up for a group final presentation slot between December 1st and December 4th. Students will be assigned to a discussion section by course staff during the second week of classes.

  • 12343 PAM 2300   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall B75
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12344 PAM 2300   DIS 202

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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  • 12345 PAM 2300   DIS 203

    • F Statler Hall 198
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12346 PAM 2300   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12347 PAM 2300   DIS 205

    • F Ives Hall 115
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12348 PAM 2300   DIS 206

    • F Ives Hall 115
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12349 PAM 2300   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12350 PAM 2300   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12351 PAM 2300   DIS 209

    • F Malott Hall 253
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
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  • 12352 PAM 2300   DIS 210

    • F Malott Hall 253
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 12587 PAM 2300   DIS 211

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 13205 PAM 2300   DIS 212

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 18 - Nov 13, 2020

    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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