This seminar explores the political economy of public-investment decisions in urban areas. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the channels through which these decisions take place and the strategies for financing infrastructure and economic development. Class discussions examine the ways in which economic, institutional and political factors interact to shape the public's capital decisions. The interests, constituencies and disciplinary perspectives of different actors in the process (elected officials, budgeters, fiscal monitors, planners, economists) are compared and contrasted as frameworks for analyzing issues of policy and implementation.

Interdisciplinary survey of the forces shaping the development of New York City in the 21st century and their policy implications.

Designed to answer the question, "How can the performance of organizations without 'bottom lines' be systematically evaluated?" Students are required to complete a research paper on an organization of their own choosing that evaluates the organization's performance and recommends policy initiatives for improved performance.

Focuses on financing the mission of nonprofit organizations. This class covers financial analysis from various perspectives, including credit, financing, IRS reporting, management and volunteer governance. In addition, it covers internal control and audit considerations, endowment management, insurance and MIS applications to day-to-day operations.