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(5 credits)
An in-depth examination of the methods and processes policy analysts use to assist policymakers in identifying problems, formulating and evaluating alternative solutions, and implementing preferred policies is provided to students in this course. Students in this course learn about cost-benefit analysis, econometric analysis, policy modeling, the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, marshaling resources and advocacy, and various applications to specific public policy topics. The focus of the course is on various quantitative and qualitative techniques used by policy analysts.