PS 392 - Politics & Policies of Cities & Suburbs

The study of U.S. city and suburban government structures, politics and policy processes. Examines the major historical periods of urban and suburban development and evaluates the influence of federal, state and local governments’ policy actions on cities and suburban areas. Topics covered include urban political economy; the absence of a national urban policy; problems such as fiscal strain, poverty and inequality; the burden of growth; the challenges of shrinkage and the imperative to attract economic investment.

Credits:3 cr

Session Cycle: Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle: Independent Study Only