POLI 101 Lecture Notes - University Of British Columbia Library, Policy Analysis, Excused
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Poli 320b the politics of policymaking in the u. s. Phone: 604-822-2230 (office); 804-738-6409 (home, ok if time-sensitive) Office hours: office hours: tuesday, thursday, 3:30-4:30 and by appointment (via email or in person). Office hours: tba (not available october 17-november 10). This course analyzes the nature and performance of the policymaking process in us national government. Topics include: the role of institutions (especially congress, the presidency, and the bureaucracy); the influence of interest groups and public opinion; and the use of policy analysis and expert advice. Policy areas include economic policy, health, environment, social issues. Is the us capable (in this era) of dealing effectively with serious problems. At many points, we will consider comparisons between the us and canada. The readings will be made available in several ways, consistent with copyright requirements. Some will be available for download from the ubc library. Some will be available for download on the course website.
