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Apr 18, 2024
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ECON 451 - Public Finance (3 units)
Appraisal of the effects of government financial policies. Government expenditures, taxation, government borrowing and indebtedness and fiscal policy are considered.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 ; ECON 103 .
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the rationale behind government expenditure programs.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of some of the methodologies used in the evaluation of government activities.
3. Students will be able to apply public finance theory to analyze the efficiency and equity aspects of major tax instruments and tax reform.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the structure and character of public finance systems in the U.S. and elsewhere.
5. Students will be able to describe some of the empirical research related to taxation and government expenditure.
6. Students will be able to analyze data related to government using basic statistical methods including regression analysis.
7. Students will be able to write policy essays related to public finance topics covered in class.
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