Sociology and Public Policy
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley talks about the wealth gap between low asset families and those with financial resources, and discusses various public policy strategies that might narrow that gap.
Making A Difference
Former Secretary of Labor and university professor Robert Reich talks about the satisfaction of being part of the process that alters public policy with regard to issues like minimum wage and worker safety. "There is no greater satisfaction than kno...
Economics, Public Policy and the Environment
Zoologist and World Wildlife Fund senior scientist Theo Colborn observes that economic concerns often trump environmental issues in the public policy arena.
Voices of the People: How Lack of Participation Affects Public Policy and Government Action
Who votes influences public policy and governmental action. When elected officials hear from some people and not others equal protection of interests is jeopardized. Politicians recognize that they will never attract some members of the electorate s...