ECON 433 - Economics of the Public Sector (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

ECONOMICS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Component: Lecture
Role of government in the economy. Effects of taxation, spending andborrowing on resource allocation and income distribution. Special emphasis oncost-benefit analysis and current issues such as energy, environmentalproblems, negative income tax, urban finances and the national debt.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: One of ECON 251, ECON 255, ECON 300 or ECON 301. RESTRICTIONS: ECON 332 and ECON433 cannot both count for degree credit.

Capstone: Classroom course Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically