ECON0362A-S13
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.
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.
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Warner Hall 202(WNS 202)
- Schedule:
- 7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- David Joulfaian
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22311
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0362
- Section Identifier:
- A