LPS 5123 - Leadership, Innovation, and Policy in the Metropolitan Setting (3)

Today’s political, cultural, and economic opportunities and complexities are squarely set within metropolitan areas. The gridlock and inaction found on the federal level is contrasted with energy and innovation found within our cities. Additionally, the innovations that drive our economies and problem solving are found in cities. The Brookings Institute estimates that the top 100 metropolitan areas account for 65% of the U.S. population and 75% of its GDP. The course will include a focus on innovative practices such as data and outcomes driven programming, collaborative leadership, behavioral economics, and creative use of technology. This course will focus on the challenges and complexities faced by cities by focusing on Nashville, one of the most dynamic and high-growth cities in the nation. Through academic study and close interaction with city leaders in the government, civic, and economic arenas, the course will equip students with the perspective, knowledge, and skills needed to create innovative solutions to shared challenges.