Doing the Public's Business

Fall 2011 quarter

Faculty

Stephen Buxbaum political economy, community development and planning

Description

This course explores how public programs, projects and services are conceived, approved, funded and financed; using case studies about environmental, infrastructure and affordable housing projects and activities. Students will learn about how resource allocation decisions are made, how public value is determined and how levels of government work with and sometimes against each other as they take action to meet public needs. Course is intended for MPA or MES students and upper division undergraduates.

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Mon (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening