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ECON222
Public Finance
ECON222 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 35 | 23 | Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
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, the United
States tax system, the federal budget and the congressional
budget process.
MAJOR READINGS
Textbook: To be determined.
Outside readings on reserve.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Quizzes; and final as
scheduled by the Registrar. Problem Sets. Projects/paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Please note that
if you do not match one of the prerequisite listings
EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed DROP/ADD form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
ECON105 and ECON271 or ECON111 and ECON112 and ECON271
- Section 01
- Lovell, M
- Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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