Paula Lantz: What Is public policy and why does it matter? Using public policy for social change | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Paula Lantz: What Is public policy and why does it matter? Using public policy for social change

September 25, 2023 0:01:30

Paula Lantz, James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy, discusses what public policy is and why it matters. Lantz's open online course, "Using Public Policy for Social Change" provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy and its roles in addressing and contributing to societal problems. Taught by a leading faculty member at the Ford School of Public Policy at University of Michigan, it's great for those interested in public policy and those who are interested in getting more involved in their community. Enroll now: https://myumi.ch/Z3449

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Paula Lantz

James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy; Director, BA Programs
A social demographer, Lantz studies the role of public policy in improving population health and reducing social disparities in health. She is currently engaged in research regarding innovative financing approaches for supportive housing among Medicaid beneficiaries, and also on how COVID-19 is exacerbating existing social and health inequalities in the U.S.