ECON 3740 - Economics of Public Finance

Goals: To study the theoretical and empirical issues surrounding governmental decisions. Students will analyze and debate public finance topics and examine the implications of policy options for society.

Content: This course focuses on governmental revenues, expenditures, debt-financing and related policy decisions. Effects of the budget and policy on income distribution, stabilization, efficiency and economic growth are also considered.

Prerequisites: ECON 1310 and ECON 1320 (grades of C- or better) or consent of the instructor

Credits: 4