Urban Politics and Policy
The course examines sources of power in the city and their impact on city policies, including the role of economic power, federalism, government structures, neighborhood groups, and voting. The focus is on any systematic bias in city policies and how likely that the bias could be overcome.
Outcomes: Understand the major theories of urban politics and use them to analyze potential policy outcomes in cities.
Outcomes: Understand the major theories of urban politics and use them to analyze potential policy outcomes in cities.