Issues in Public Policy

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This class emphasizes the politics of policy making. Politics is about who gets what, when, and how through government and policy; in other words, it’s about who “wins.” However this definition does not also account for the politics of agenda setting, which explains how certain groups of people are more capable of having their issues heard and responded to by the government. Not only will students learn how politics influence which policies are enacted, but also how citizens and lawmakers who are increasingly polarized can better understand each other, create convincing arguments to build coalitions, and find common ground by emphasizing their shared values and common goals.