http://adr.coalliance.org/coccc/fez/ Digital Archives of Colorado College en Fez http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://adr.coalliance.org/coccc/fez/view/coccc:2629 This article describes how to conceptualize and organize a successful, multi-day field trip organized around a case study problem. By doing so, the instructor exposes students to diverse perspectives and leads them through the process of policy analysis from collecting and organizing information to identifying the relevant economic concepts and applying them in a complex real world setting. 2010-01-15 09:37:57 Smith, Mark Griffin http://adr.coalliance.org/coccc/fez/view/coccc:2612 This paper considers the challenges associated with conducting research with undergraduates – limited time and resources, limited skills, the tedious nature of data gathering, etc.. We discuss four models of effective research approaches. One is Aju Fenn’s which is to identify a topic and a workable approach, such as competitive balance in sports, and apply it in different contexts – football, basketball, soccer, etc. with different students working on different sports. This model is also successful because much data on both inputs and performance is collected in sports and is readily available from non-propriety sources. The Dan Johnson Model is to develop a huge data set, in this case patents, and then set students to work on problems involving some aspect of the data set while asking them develop one part of the data set through their research. The Smith Model which is to divide a related problem into distinct parts and have students work on each part. Smith discusses this approach on research on recreation values for the Arkansas River a quantitative problem while Stimpert shows its application to a qualitative problem, the role of corporate boards. 2010-01-13 12:51:53 Fenn, Aju J. og Johnson, Daniel K. N. og Smith, Mark Griffin og Stimpert, J. L. http://adr.coalliance.org/coccc/fez/view/coccc:2163 After eight years of non-engagement, the new administration and the U.S. Congress, led by a majority in the President’s party, are rapidly developing climate policy legislation. This paper summarizes past efforts to establish a national climate policy in the United States as well as the major forces influencing the current debate. While this debate is largely shaped by domestic considerations, it takes place as the international community moves to agree on a post-Kyoto policy regime in Copenhagen next December. Whether the United States is willing to take strong action will significantly influence the actions of other nations. 2010-01-12 08:27:59 Clemm, Geoffrey og Smith, Mark Griffin