PAM 3910

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PAM 3910
Federal Policy Making in Action

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

The purpose of this one-credit course is to provide a behind-the-scenes examination of the U.S. federal policy making process with examples primarily relating to labor policy. We will begin with a discussion of the statutory framework that shapes this process and defines the roles of the many entities involved. Understanding how policy is developed in law and regulation will be a major emphasis of the course. Policy implementation, administration, and oversight will also be addressed. We will focus on a variety of related topics, including the President's Budget, congressional appropriations, inter-agency collaboration, and the effect of good government initiatives on substantive policy making. Efforts to respond to the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis will also be discussed.

When Offered Spring.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both PAM 3910 and PAM 4900.

Outcomes
  • Describe how policy is formulated in executive agencies.
  • Advance policy objectives through the budget and the appropriations process.
  • Explain how policy development by executive agencies is influenced by congressional involvement.
  • Engage the public in policy making.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: LAW 6070

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11725 PAM 3910   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person