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Academic Year 2003/2004

Public Finance
ECON 312 FA

This course analyzes the government's influence on economic efficiency, resource allocation, income distribution and economic growth. The course covers government spending, regulation and tax policy. Concepts discussed include tax incidence, public goods, benefit-cost analysis, market imperfections and externalities. Reference is made to issues of health care and environmental issues, welfare reform, the United States tax system, the federal budget and the congressional budget process.

MAJOR READINGS

Textbook: Stiglitz, ECONOMIES OF THE PUBLIC SECTORS. Outside readings on reserve.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two in-class tests, several short writing assignments, a final exam scheduled by the Registrar.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (ECON 270 AND ECON271) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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