Roles of markets and government in allocating resources. Rational choice approaches to understanding policy. Institutional design. Growth and sustainability.

Examination of the relationships between science, technology, and government, including policies for support, control, and application of science and technology.

Critical examination of perception, verification, apriori and aposteriori knowledge, meaning and criteria of truth, and cognitive significance of scientific and philosophical propositions. Evolution of epistemology. Credit not allowed for both PHIL 4110 and PST 4110.

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Examines the American social and political system through the prism of Constitutional issues decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Includes study of the Constitution of Georgia.

An introduction to the concepts guiding the responsible conduct of research. Students will learn about the ethical norms and guidelines within different fields of research.

The political economy of the digital transformation: policy problems in AI regulation, money digitization, data governance, content regulation, platform competition, trade, industrial policy.

Analyzes policy implications of Internet architecture (Internet protocols, domain name system, packet switching, peer-to-peer) and surveys policy issues about content, privacy, intellectual property, and governance.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of managing public organizations and creating public value through effective, efficient, and equitable governance. Using readings, quizzes, case analysis, and strategic analysis, students examine how public policies are implemented and develop skills in memo writing, managerial analysis, and presentation.

Exploration of the boundaries between science, religion, and social values, examining science and technology in a broader social context. Examines claims that science is isolated from social problems and values. Credit not allowed for both PHIL 3127 and PST 3127.