Joint Subject |
1.802J, 11.631J |
Faculty |
Nicholas Ashford |
Type |
Undergraduate |
Credit Hours |
3-0-9 |
Credit Type |
N/A |
Prerequisites |
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Specialization Area(s) |
N/A |
Description |
Lectures, class discussion, two exams, short writing assignments(s). Focuses on policy design and evaluation in the reguation of hazardous substances and processes. Includes weekly classes on risk assessment, industrial chemicals, pesticides, food contatminants, pharmaceuticals, radiation and radioactive wasts, product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, and administrative law. Health and economic consequences of regulation, as well as its potential to spur technology changes, are discussed for each regulatory regime. |
Syllabus |
No syllabus available |
Subject URL |
http://stellar.mit.edu/classlink/course11.html |
Term |
Spring 10 |
Day (Time) Room |
W (7:00-10:00) E51-372 | |
Evaluation |
No subject evaluation available |
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