GSPP Courses

This introductory course will integrate various social science disciplines and apply these perspectives to problems of public policy. Throughout the academic term, students will apply knowledge of politics, economics, sociology, and quantitative methods in the analysis of increasingly complex problems.

This introductory course will integrate various social science disciplines and apply these perspectives to problems of public policy. Throughout the academic term, students will apply knowledge of politics, economics, sociology, and quantitative methods in the analysis of increasingly complex problems.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

Each student will conduct thorough analysis on a major policy question. In this research, students will apply the interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives studied in the core curriculum.

This is a Foundations course.

Theories of microeconomic behavior of consumers, producers, and bureaucrats are developed and applied to specific policy areas. Ability to analyze the effects of alternative policy actions in terms of 1) the efficiency of resource allocation and 2) equity is stressed. Policy areas are selected to show a broad range of actual applications of theory and a variety of policy strategies.

This is a Frontiers course.

Theories of microeconomic behavior of consumers, producers, and bureaucrats are developed and applied to specific policy areas. Ability to analyze the effects of alternative policy actions in terms of 1) the efficiency of resource allocation and 2) equity is stressed. Policy areas are selected to show a broad range of actual applications of theory and a variety of policy strategies.

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This is a Frontiers course.

An integrated course on the use of quantitative techniques in public policy analysis: computer modeling and simulation, linear programming and optimization, decision theory, and statistical and econometric analysis of policy-relevant data. The student develops a facility in distilling the policy relevance of numbers through an analysis of case studies and statistical data sets.

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This is a Foundations course.

This course covers intermediate quantitative methods for public policy analysis. The primary learning goals for the course are that students understand how to 1) implement and interpret linear regression; 2) distinguish correlation from causation; 3) code descriptive statistics, regressions, and data visualizations; and 4) engage in self-learning of additional methods depending on the student's research interests. We will also learn, in a mostly conceptual way, about more advanced linear models and 'quasi-experimental' research design such that students leave the course as effective consumers of…

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This course explores the intersection of technology and public policy. You will examine the impact of technology on society and how public policy can shape the development and use of technology. You will also delve into the ethical considerations surrounding technology, including privacy, security, and accessibility. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of how technology and public policy intersect and how you can use this knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.…

We will examine the nature and extent of poverty and inequality in the U.S., its causes and consequences, and the effects of government programs and policies. The first unit covers the measurement of poverty and inequality and reviews the evidence for the trends in the U.S. and other developed countries. The next unit covers the causes of poverty and inequality, particularly the influences of the labor market and education. The course also surveys the government policies and programs…

An examination of how organizations behave when faced with resource cutbacks. Particular attention will be paid to the political response of clientele groups and to the tensions between equity and efficiency in the management of decline.

This course brings students together as a product team to apply data science and analytics skills to nonprofit and academic research projects. Students gain hands-on experience working with real-world data, using both foundational and advanced techniques-such as machine learning, data engineering, and online experiments-to generate actionable insights and solutions. Graduate students with backgrounds or interests in data science, along with select advanced undergraduates, will tackle challenges in predictive modeling, data visualization, and more. Through structured problem-solving and peer collaboration, this…

This course is cross-listed with PP 190 for undergraduate students.

This class is team-based and has limited enrollment by application only. This course is open to all UC Berkeley students, both graduate and undergraduate, and students from all departments on campus are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students who are pursuing an area of security studies as part of their degree and to those who are interested in pursuing a career in public service. Enrollment in this course is limited to 50 students. Completion of an enrollment application…

This seminar applies policy thinking to the metropolitan political economy, emphasizing the practical demands of urban problem-solving. We will confront the ways in which "localism" complicates traditional policy analysis and our conceptions of equity & the public interest. The metro policy sphere will be covered from as many viewpoints as we can muster, including: voters & citizens; youth, families and the elderly; homeowners and renters; local workers and commuters; developers, environmentalists and community groups; public, nonprofit and private managers; power-regimes and the…

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

Discussion and analysis of dissertation research projects, including conceptual and methodological problems of designing and conducting public policy research.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics vary from year to year.

Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics vary from year to year.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

By arrangement with faculty. Open only to qualified second-year graduate students working toward the M.P.P. degree.

The course will review the origins and evolution of nuclear energy, how it has been applied for both peaceful and military purposes, and the current and prospective challenges it presents. The purpose of the course is to educate students on the policy roots and technological foundations of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons so they are positioned to make original contributions to the field in their scholarly and professional careers.