PSC 359—Comparative Public Policy

Course examines how different countries address common social and economic problems through systematic comparison of policy choices in the United States and other democracies. Emphasis on identifying and understanding differences in public policies, policy outputs, and policy outcomes. Questions addressed include - why do people in some countries pay more for health care than others? Why have societies responded differently to pressures of increased immigration? What is the relationship between national ideologies and policies to address climate change? And how can international agreements help us tackle shared problems?