DHP P203 - Analytic Frameworks for International Public Policy Decisions

Instruction Method In-Person

Course Description

Introduction to the basic tools of policy analysis and decision making, providing students with analytic skills to make policy decisions in many types of organizations. The course includes an introduction to public policy objectives, decision making, and the role of analysis. Students then learn powerful analytic decision-making techniques, including decision trees, Bayes theorem, utility theory, prospect theory, game theory, benefit-cost analysis, and tipping models. Case studies are used to learn the policy analysis tools while applying them to real world policy problems. Cases come from developed and developing countries, and cover many different policy fields. No background in economics or statistics is required.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA.

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DHP P203 - 1

Spring Term 2024 (Jan-May)

In-Person

Enrollment Closed

Analytic Frameworks for International Public Policy Decisions

Lecture

T, Th

9:00AM to 10:20AM

Jan 16, 2024 to Apr 25, 2024

Schedule and Location

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37.3

Medford/Somerville Campus

In-Person

Graduate Credit credit (3 units)

$4,000.00

3 credit(s)

Section Notes

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