Jacob Vigdor

Professor of Public Policy & Governance

Courses

  • Advanced Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis

    Teaches students more advanced quantitative methods applied to program evaluation and policy analysis. Students develop ability to do independent research by developing skills in assessing data qualities, research design, and appropriate application of a variety of quantitative methods.

  • Economics for Public Policy
  • Truth, Evidence, and Public Policy Analytics

    Sound public policy and governance decisions rely on having evidence to support conclusions, as well as having an understanding of the extent of certainty regarding the available evidence. Students will learn qualitative, statistical, experimental, and mixed methods to evaluate: the origins of policy; the management, implementation, and administration of public programs; and the intended and […]