Course # 45211 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 9:00am-10:20am Term Fall 2025 Course Instructor Tom Day Syllabus Syllabus 8/29/24 This applied course will focus on the roles of research and innovation in driving regional economic growth. Learning from the successes of tech‐driven “superstar” cities and the challenges of smaller cities, this course will prepare students to develop realistic, region specific development goals and strategies, whether coming from the private, public, or nonprofit sector perspective. Our discussions will also familiarize students with the critical and rapidly evolving technology market, and the proper role of government in managing that market and protecting citizens. Recent News More news Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on Her Work in Program Evaluation, International Development, and With the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship: A Conversation with Ranjan Daniels Tue., July 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM