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857-0033-00L 4 Credits MSC D-GESS

Policy diffusion: how policies spread within and across countries

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Gilardi
This course is a two-semester course, starting HS08. Students have option of taking only HS08 class (4 ECTS credit points). Students taking FS09 class (8 ECTS credit points) must have completed HS08 class.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:20

Abstract

This research seminar introduces students to the analysis of policy diffusion (that is, how interdependencies among countries make policies spread internationally) through a discussion of the theories and methods that allow researchers to examine the different dimensions of interdependence and their consequences on policy making. The empirical examples will cover a wide range of policy domains.

Objective

At the end of the seminar, students will be familiar with the relevant theoretical and empirical literature on policy diffusion. They will be able to reflect upon the nature and consequences of interdependence on policy making, and to develop a research design to study this phenomenon.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Policy diffusion: how policies spread within and across countries
**Course at Uni Zurich** Place: KOL F 118
  • Thu 10:15-12:00
  • Thu None-None
2 h weekly

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