PubPol 563 Politics of Environmental Regulation | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
PubPol 563

PubPol 563 Politics of Environmental Regulation

To see additional course meeting information, please

login with your U-M Level 1 password

Level
Graduate
Term
Winter 2024
Course Section
001
U-M Course Number
31066
Credit Hours
3
Class Size
30

This course will consider the capacity of North American political institutions to shape effective environmental protection policies, devoting primary emphasis to the United States but also examining Canada and Mexico. It will consider all governmental levels but be particularly attentive to the evolving role of American state governments, including questions of cross-border governance and relations between the federal government and non-US authorities.

Barry Rabe

Faculty Expert

Barry Rabe

J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy
Rabe examines the political feasibility and durability of environmental and energy policy, with a particular emphasis on efforts to address climate change in the U.S. and other federal systems. His most recent books examine the politics of carbon pricing and the limitations of unilateral executive branch policy actions. Current research explores the politics of intensive but short-lived greenhouse gases, such as methane and HFCs. Recent policy engagement includes work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Students who will not be located in the state of Michigan when completing coursework can find state-specific complaint resolution policies and procedures on the U-M Distance Education Disclosures page.