Public economics applies microeconomic tools to analyze the impact of public policy on the allocation of resources and the distribution of income in the economy. This course considers when and how government intervenes in areas such as education, health care, taxation, voting, and welfare programs.
Distribution Area
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Social Sciences (SO DIST)
Prerequisites
Economics 227 (or Mathematics 128 or 247) and Economics 307; or consent of instructor.