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Course Info for PBPL - 859 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2928 Title: Economics of Public Policy Department: Public Policy & Law
Career: Graduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Graded Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 7 Available seats: 8
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: W: 6:30PM-9:00PM, LIB - B02 Instructor(s): Helming, Troy
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Course Description:
This course utilizes economic reasoning to examine both the proper scope of public policy and the impact of policy decisions. Through economic analysis we will explore how market systems can be used to achieve policy goals and determine most effective government interventions when market failures occur. We examine the effects of policy alternatives including equity, efficiency, and effectiveness on a variety of policy areas such as taxation, education, social insurance, government debt, and healthcare.