Public Finance
ECON 322
Spring 2008
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01
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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, welfare reform, the United States tax system, the federal budget, and the congressional budget process. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON301 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Intermediate Public Economics, Hindriks and Myles
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Examinations and Assignments:
1st half (lecture): 2 problem sets, 1 midterm
2nd half (discussion): class participation, final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who complete ECON 322 cannot receive credit towards the econ or MECO major for ECON 222, or vice versa depending on your needs for major credit. |
| Instructor(s): Shelton,Cameron A. Times: .M.W... 08:30AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 6 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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