Public Economics

Overview

Subject area

ECO

Catalog Number

311

Course Title

Public Economics

Description

Types of market failures and rationales for government intervention in economic activity; theory of public goods; collective choice; cost-benefit analysis; positive and normative aspects of expenditure and taxation policies; the U.S. tax structure. PREREQ: ECO 301.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

023298

Course Schedule