¿Master in Political Science or Master in Public Policy? [more inside]
posted by brakiwi on Nov 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Considering grad school for public policy, economics, international development. Help me sort out my life. [more inside]
posted by ropeladder on Nov 3, 2009 - 8 answers

So, I saw Howard Dean on the Colbert Report last night. Please help me with some specific action steps regarding health care and the future of the USA. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Jun 25, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a recent master's graduate in Applied Economics (Concentration: Community and Economic Development), and I’m looking for a research position with the government or a consulting firm that performs public policy-related research (e.g. The Urban Institute, Brookings, Pew Research Center, etc.). I've had no luck to this point (been looking for about two months), and I'd like some advice. [more inside]
posted by bcredrabbit on Mar 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Career path filter: Calling do-gooder types! Please share your insights about your profession. I'm interested in public policy AND in the helping professions--how to choose which to pursue? Can I do both, or do I need to just suck it up and pick one? Please help me get a better idea of what these careers are actually like--I want your perspective, hivemind! [more inside]
posted by aka burlap on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

What is it like to be a Policy Analyst? [more inside]
posted by Weng on Oct 16, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I position myself (through college) to make the most money and be in a position to take jobs overseas? Considering majoring in Business, Economics, International Studies, Public Policy, or a combination of the two. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2008 - 7 answers

What is behind / has triggered this recent American obsession with its immigration issues/problems? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Jul 18, 2007 - 29 answers

What do our (United States) roads really cost? [more inside]
posted by R343L on Sep 19, 2006 - 10 answers

I need a masters degree to build credibility and transition from the financial services industry to working in educational services/public policy...but, financial services will go nicely with my goal to offer practical curriculum in schools (dealing with the all too often ignored topics of financial & character based education). [more inside]
posted by Jhaus on Aug 21, 2006 - 6 answers

What modern jurists could be considered the heirs of the pragmatism of Benjamin Cardozo and Karl Llewellyn? [more inside]
posted by BeerGrin on Dec 1, 2005 - 7 answers

Are there any good websites or books for students that are interested in finding more about what different careers in public policy are available to them? I've been looking around for some friends of mine, but have had trouble finding anything...
posted by jare2003 on Nov 28, 2004 - 3 answers