Where Science Meets Policy: Evidence-Based Policy Making and Evaluation Research - Einzelansicht

++++++++ Intro class | No prior knowledge of EBPM or public policy theories necessary ++++++++

This course explores the intersection between scientific knowledge and public policy, focusing on how evidence is generated, interpreted, and utilized in decision-making processes. We will critically examine the promises and challenges of evidence-based policymaking (EBPM) and policy evaluation by drawing on case studies from different policy fields. The course will introduce students to key theoretical perspectives and methods of policy evaluation while also engaging with the political, institutional, and methodological constraints that shape policy decisions.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the foundations of evidence-based policymaking
• Analyze different models of integrating scientific evidence into policy decisions
• Evaluate the role of political, institutional and societal factors in shaping the use of evidence
• Critically engage with case studies of EBPM in different policy areas
• Engage in scientific discussions actively