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Apr 20, 2024
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ECON 751 - Public Economics (3 units)
Theory of local, state and federal expenditures and revenues. Economic effects of alternative policies and decision-making processes of the public sector are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 702 .
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of welfare economics, and theories of public goods, externalities, and taxation.
2. Students will be able to discuss and critique the theories covered in class.
3. Students will be able to understand and describe some of the empirical methodologies and evidence related to taxation and government expenditure.
4. Students will be able to use public finance theory to analyze the efficiency and equity aspects of major tax instruments and tax reform.
5. Students will be able to understand and describe the structure and character of public finance systems, including fiscal federalism, in the U.S. and elsewhere.
6. Students will be able to work independently on a research project related to a public finance topic.
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