Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

This course explores the issues facing society and when and how policy can effect change. Social policy focuses on addressing the inefficiencies, inequalities, and opportunities that exist across society. In our class, discussions will be motivated by the issue of social mobility and economic opportunity. Throughout the course, we will examine how social issues shape social mobility through topics such as labor markets, education, housing, health care, and family policy. In doing so, we will examine theoretical, practical, empirical, and political explanations of social issues and the implications of policy choices.

Importantly, we will place considerable weight on critically evaluating social policy arguments, relying on empirical evidence when available, to suggest how policy scholarship can drive change. When appropriate, we will explore frontier methods of policy analysis to guide our thinking about what "works" in social policy. Our focus is on social policy within the context of the U.S., although we may compare contexts across countries.

An exploration of the main currents in political philosophy from antiquity to the present, seeking resources for analyzing contemporary debates about policy and political process. Credit not allowed for both PST 3050 and PHIL 3050.

This multi-institutional course introduces students working in cell biology and regenerative medicine research to ethical, policy, and social issues relevant to the field of stem cell research and the development of cell therapies. Graduate students at Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), University of Georgia (UGA), University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM) and University of Wisconsin – Madison (UW) who are participating in the NSF Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) are expected to take it as part of their graduate programs. The course is open to other interested graduate students at each institution.

This course introduces Cost-Benefit Analysis theory and methods. Governments and other regulators can use Cost-Benefit analysis to increase the efficiency of public policy.

Topics of interest not covered in the regular course offerings.

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This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

Examines energy production, use, and policy using quantitative engineering and policy analysis. Addresses resource constraints, physical principles, and policy analysis methods.

Undergraduate Internship for Public Policy for academic credit.