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AP US Government & Politics
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Abstract: The UCCP Advanced Placement (AP) US Government and Politics course is a one semester survey of American Government and Politics covering the Constitution, political beliefs, political parties, interest groups, institutions of government, public policy and civil rights. Emphasis is placed on critical ... More »
Communications and Information Policy, Spring 2006
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Abstract: This course provides an introduction to the technology and policy context of public communications networks, through critical discussion of current issues in communications policy and their historical roots. The course focuses on underlying rationales and models for government involvement and the complex ... More »
Competition in Telecommunications, Fall 2003
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Abstract: Competition in Telecommunications provides an introduction to the economics, business strategies, and technology of telecommunications markets, including markets for wireless communications, local and long-distance services, and customer equipment. The convergence of computers, cable TV and telecommunications ... More »
Environmental Policy and Economics, Spring 2004
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Abstract: Provides a rigorous treatment of environmental economics. Topics include welfare analysis, social choice, and ethical dimensions of economic criteria for protecting the environment, regulating risk, and measuring the demand for environmental goods, property rights, international and macro dimensions ... More »
Fundamentals of Public Policy, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Provides an introduction to policy-making. Explores policy questions from the perspective of different focal actors, including administrative agencies, citizen and interest groups, and the media. Examines the interplay between policy development and institutions, and reviews normative and empirical models ... More »
Gender and Race, Work, and Public Policy, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Women workers rarely appear in labor market theory. When they do, they are represented as a separate category, determined by biological differences and their family responsibilities. Subject examines the status of working women under a variety of governmental policies and labor conditions. First part ... More »
Genomics, Computing, Economics, and Society, Fall 2005
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Abstract: This course will focus on understanding aspects of modern technology displaying exponential growth curves and the impact on global quality of life through a weekly updated class project integrating knowledge and providing practical tools for political and business decision-making concerning new aspects ... More »
Global Markets, National Politics and the Competitive Advantage of Firms, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Subject examines the opportunities and risks firms face in today's global world. Subject provides conceptual tools for analyzing how governments and social institutions influence economic competition among firms embedded in different national settings. Public policies and institutions that shape competitive ... More »
Globalization, Migration and International Relations, Fall 2002
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Abstract: This graduate course is in three Parts. Together they are intended to provide theoretical, empirical, and policy perspectives on source and consequences of globalization, focusing on emergent structures and processes, and on the implications of flows of goods and services across national boundaries - ... More »
Globalization, Migration, and International Relations, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Tracing the evolution of international interactions, this course examines the dimensions of globalization in terms of scale and scope. It is divided into three parts; together they are intended to provide theoretical, empirical, and policy perspectives on source and consequences of globalization, focusing ... More »
Human rights and ICT policy
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Abstract: This unit provides an overview of Human Rights conventions, the different "generations" of human rights, how these can be interpreted in the context of the "information society" and explicitly as communication rights, and how the securing of communication rights is a fundamental pillar in securing all ... More »
ICTs: From policy to legislation to regulation
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Abstract: This unit introduces learners to the links between policy, legislation and regulation in the context of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).
Industrial Organization and Public Policy, Spring 2003
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Abstract: This is a course in industrial organization, the study of firms in markets. Industrial organization focuses on firm behavior in imperfectly competitive markets, which appear to be far more common than the perfectly competitive markets that were the focus of your basic microeconomics course. This field ... More »
Integrating Doctoral Seminar on Emerging Technologies, Fall 2005
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Abstract: This team-taught subject is for doctoral students working on emerging technologies at the interface of technology, policy and societal issues. It integrates concepts of research strategy and design from a variety of disciplines. The class addresses problem identification and formulation of research topics, ... More »
International and regional influences on ICTs policy
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Abstract: This unit introduces participants to the increasing number of international and regional influential actors in Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) policy.
Introduction to Housing, Community and Economic Development, Fall 2003
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Abstract: Explores how public policy and private markets affect housing, economic development, and the local economy; provides an overview of techniques and specified programs policies and strategies that are (and have been) directed at neighborhood development; gives students an opportunity to reflect on their ... More »
Introduction to Housing, Community and Economic Development, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Explores how public policy and private markets affect housing, economic development, and the local economy; provides an overview of techniques and specified programs policies and strategies that are (and have been) directed at neighborhood development; gives students an opportunity to reflect on their ... More »
Introduction to Technology and Policy, Fall 2006
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Abstract: Frameworks and Models for Technology and Policy students explore perspectives in the policy process -- agenda setting, problem definition, framing the terms of debate, formulation and analysis of options, implementation and evaluation of policy outcomes using frameworks including economics and markets, ... More »
Introductory MIT Courses, Social Sciences
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Abstract: Selection of courses to explore Social Sciences at MIT.
Labor Economics and Public Policy, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Theory and evidence concerning the functioning of the labor market. Particular emphasis on the roles played by government and institutions. Topics include minimum wages, labor market effects of social insurance and welfare programs, the collective bargaining relationship, discrimination, human capital, ... More »
