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PUBLPOL 321: Nonprofits, Philanthropy & Society (EDUC 321, SOC 321)

Over the past several decades nonprofit organizations have become increasingly central entities in society, and with this growing status and importance their roles are increasingly complex.We consider the social, political and economic dynamics of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, focusing mainly (but not exclusively) on the US. The class is best suited for graduate students looking for an advanced analytic understanding of the sector and those wishing to conduct research in the field; it is not intended to provide training in nonprofit management.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: Powell, W. (PI)

PUBLPOL 325: The Political Economy of Green Energy Policy and Regulation

This course is about the changing economics and politics of energy regulation due to climate change. Decarbonizing the grid and dealing with resilience and reliability challenges as a result of more extreme weather has complicated the already difficult task of governing the grid. We will first discuss political and economic theories of why and when we regulate. We will then explore the relationship between the lawmakers who create legislation, the agencies that implement policies, and the regulated entities that are both subject to regulation and seek to influence it. Case studies of successful and unsuccessful regulation in the climate space will be explored. The goal of the class is to provide an understanding of how regulation and institutions determine the effectiveness of novel policies. The course will be useful for students interested in gaining insight into the political economic aspects of policymaking. Prerequisites: calculus-based microeconomics course, and approval of the instructors?please email alisonjo@stanford.edu with a brief description of any background in energy policy you may have and why you would like to take the course.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

PUBLPOL 353B: Regulating Emerging Technology: Risks, Opportunities, and Reality

Geared towards graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this course aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary framework for thinking about both why and when new technology should be regulated, as well as how to create effective regulations and policies when the pace of technological innovation often far exceeds the pace at which laws and public policies can be made. Through case studies involving specific areas of emerging technology, we will explore the opportunities that new technologies provide for improvement to a broad range of human domains - including the physical and social sciences, healthcare, economics, equity/justice, and national security. At the same time, we will consider risks presented by those same technologies, learn about policies and regulatory structures (both public and private) aimed at mitigating those risks, and reflect on potential risks and opportunities associated with the regulatory process itself. Readings and discussions will touch on the more »
Geared towards graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this course aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary framework for thinking about both why and when new technology should be regulated, as well as how to create effective regulations and policies when the pace of technological innovation often far exceeds the pace at which laws and public policies can be made. Through case studies involving specific areas of emerging technology, we will explore the opportunities that new technologies provide for improvement to a broad range of human domains - including the physical and social sciences, healthcare, economics, equity/justice, and national security. At the same time, we will consider risks presented by those same technologies, learn about policies and regulatory structures (both public and private) aimed at mitigating those risks, and reflect on potential risks and opportunities associated with the regulatory process itself. Readings and discussions will touch on the nature of relationships among scientific and technological experts, public officials, activists, and ordinary citizens - including problems of science literacy and communication between policymakers and practitioners. Students from all schools are encouraged to enroll, with the aim of creating opportunities for students to engage in the type of cross-discipline dialogue we will be discussing in class. Specific case studies may include: consumer data privacy, facial recognition, election-related misinformation and disinformation, regulation of the metaverse, automation and machine learning in military technology.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Boyd, B. (PI)

PUBLPOL 379: Entering the Backstage of Education Policy Making (EDUC 479)

How to mobilize evidence to support informed decisions by education policy makers? How to create public sector partnerships for research and practice? In this 3-4-credit course, students will have the opportunity to engage with policy teams around a real educational problem, providing pro-bono technical support. Before the course starts, the instructor will collect expressions of interest from the Brazilian Ministry of Education and from State and municipal Secretariats of Education in the country, and match students to the problems most highly rated by each of them upon applying to the course (participation capped at 25 students). Working in groups, students will produce (1) a meta-analysis, analyzing what we know about what works or not to address the problem based on existing scientific research, (2) a policy review, summarizing what we (do not) know about the problem based on public documents and expert opinions (from Stanford or elsewhere), and (3) recommendations for action, prop more »
How to mobilize evidence to support informed decisions by education policy makers? How to create public sector partnerships for research and practice? In this 3-4-credit course, students will have the opportunity to engage with policy teams around a real educational problem, providing pro-bono technical support. Before the course starts, the instructor will collect expressions of interest from the Brazilian Ministry of Education and from State and municipal Secretariats of Education in the country, and match students to the problems most highly rated by each of them upon applying to the course (participation capped at 25 students). Working in groups, students will produce (1) a meta-analysis, analyzing what we know about what works or not to address the problem based on existing scientific research, (2) a policy review, summarizing what we (do not) know about the problem based on public documents and expert opinions (from Stanford or elsewhere), and (3) recommendations for action, proposing a strategy for making progress towards that problem. Groups will meet with their client bi-weekly to refine their understanding of the problem, share progress towards deliverables, collect feedback, and iterate around the initial objectives as teams learn more about their problems. This course is worth 3-4 credits, meaning you might need to dedicate 9-12 hours per week, including class time. This includes participation in both full-class and section meetings, leaving approximately 8 hours for work outside of class. The course meets twice a week over the course of the Spring quarter. It consists of 3 lectures, 12 group-work meetings, and 5 client-facing meetings. See schedule for additional details. Enrollment depends on instructor permission obtained in the first day of class. Priority will be given to Master's and PhD students in ICE.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: Lichand, G. (PI)

PUBLPOL 801: TGR Project

Instructor and program consent required prior to enrollment.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 0
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