This course analyzes the conditions and causes of poverty within the United States and the variety of economic, social, and political responses to...

Local Government Leadership in Times of Change Study the role of leadership in local government during times of significant...

This part of the course introduces students to continuity and change in China's foreign policy, focusing on the reform...

China's reform and opening-up has been a great event in the world in the past more than two...

This is a professional skills workshop that is required for students enrolled in the Applied Policy Seminar (APS, PP578) and open to other MPP/ Master’s students. The workshop will be offered each semester, concurrent with the...

International trade policy can influence a country´s economic performance. Many countries have entered agreements, legally binding and more enforceable than other international law, by which they reciprocally commit their trade policies…and...

A bi-weekly one-credit seminar that introduces students to applied policy research. For students in the Ford School Joint Ph.D....

This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their...

Since the 2008 financial crisis, developed countries have suffered high unemployment and slow growth. What are options for policymakers in this...

Students will explore the global issues of illegal drugs and drug trafficking, international crime and terrorism. Course content emphasizes the study of organizations and networks, policy formulation and implementation, national and...