• Section One: Describing the Discourse Community

    The Policy and Political Science discourse community is composed of experts in policy who share the same public objective to create, evaluate, and improve upon policies relating to social, economic, and political issues. Thinktanks, government agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations focused on policy research and analysis are all part of this community and strive to…

  • Understanding this Research Guide

    The design and use of this research guide is based my interest in political science and policy analysis. As a student in this field, I recognize the importance of staying up-to-date on the latest research and trends within the discourse community. But with the vast amount of information available, it can be overwhelming to determine…

  • Interview with Matt Bruenig

    This interview was conducted with Matt Bruenig, founder of People’s Policy Project. In this interview with Matt, the conversation revolves around his interest in public policy and welfare benefit policies, potential future developments in the welfare discourse, and successful welfare policies in the US and abroad. Matt initially became interested in economic philosophy during high…