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Apr 25, 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 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate mastery of welfare economics, and theories of public goods, externalities, and taxation.
2. discuss and critique the theories covered in class.
3. understand and describe some of the empirical methodologies and evidence related to taxation and government expenditure.
4. use public finance theory to analyze the efficiency and equity aspects of major tax instruments and tax reform.
5. understand and describe the structure and character of public finance systems, including fiscal federalism, in the U.S. and elsewhere.
6. work independently on a research project related to a public finance topic.
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