Middlebury

ECON0362A-F12

Public Finance

Public Finance
In this course we will analyze the role of government in our economy and address questions such as: When is government intervention appropriate? What is the most effective form of this intervention? How does it affect consumers and producers? Topics will include public goods, externalities, income transfer, and social insurance programs. We will study the equity and efficiency considerations in the design of tax systems, as well as the incentive effects of taxes by examining personal and corporate income taxes, consumption, and wealth taxes. (ECON 0255) 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92990
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0362
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ECON 0362

All Sections in Fall 2012

Fall 2012

ECON0362A-F12 Lecture (Joulfaian)