Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
ECON 484 - PUBLIC ECONOMICS
Long Title: PUBLIC ECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): (ECON 200 OR ECON 301 OR ECON 370) AND MATH 212
Description: Theory and evidence on government expenditure policy. Topics include the theory of public goods, education; state and local public goods; redistribution and welfare policy; cost-benefit analysis; social insurance programs such as social security and unemployment insurance; and health care policy.