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2014-2015 University Catalog

PUBP 800 - Culture and Public Policy

Credits: 1-4 (NR)
Comparative analysis of the role of culture in shaping policy environments and outcomes. Introduces analytical methods for studying culture, including measurement of social and cultural change, surveys, and field studies. Presents major findings and research issues regarding the role of culture in democracy, ethnic and gender relations, economic growth and other policy issues. Focuses on differences among national and regional cultures, and their policy implications.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0-1