Public Policy & Administration 656 - Topics/Urban & Housing Policy

This course will examine selected topics in urban and housing policy, with an emphasis on the role of cites in the economy and the impact of economic forces on urban structure and function. Particular attention will be paid to relationships between government and cities and to the role of institutions and history in shaping policy decisions. Class sessions will focus on analysis and discussion of weekly readings done by all students. Students will write papers in which they explore topics of their own choice (selected in consultation with Professor Heim).