Course # 30800 This course has four objectives, three substantive and one methodological. The three major substantive themes of the course are (i) the normative foundations of policy making, (ii) how strategic interactions give rise to social pathologies that create room for public policy to improve social welfare, and (iii) how technological, political, and institutional factors constrain policy making and sometimes prevent good policies from being enacted. Methodologically, the course introduces basic game theory. Game theory is the mathematical tool used to study situations of strategic interdependence, which is most of life. As such, it is a critical for understanding the substantive issues discussed above. In addition, understanding basic game theory is a valuable skill in its own right for policy professionals. It helps us predict and understand how people and organizations will behave in response to changes in the policy environment. Notes Must be a Harris masters student to enroll. No exceptions for non-Harris students, even by consent. Harris Core Course. Students are required to register for both a lecture and a TA session. Course Sections Term Instructor(s) Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Fall 2022 Wioletta Dziuda Monday, Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM Syllabus Fall 2022 Wioletta Dziuda Monday, Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Syllabus Fall 2022 Alexander Fouirnaies Monday, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM Syllabus Fall 2022 Alexander Fouirnaies Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Syllabus Fall 2022 Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Syllabus Fall 2022 Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM Syllabus Fall 2022 Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM Syllabus Recent News New Research Shows That China’s Pollution Policies Have Vastly Improved Air Quality, With Benefits Spilling to South Korea Tue., January 31, 2023 Student Profile: Conner Thomas, MPP Class of 2025 Tue., January 31, 2023 More news Upcoming Events HSO Community Chat - Harris Energy & Environmental Association and South Asian Students Policy Association Tue., January 31, 2023 | 6:00 PM Fireside Chat with Toni Preckwinkle Wed., February 01, 2023 | 6:00 PM The Forum at the Keller Center 1307 # 60th St. Chicago, IL 60613 United States More events