EC 373 Public Finance
Examines the role of the public sector in the economy. Provides an understanding of the reasons for government intervention in the economy, the extent of that intervention, and the response of private agents to the government's actions. Analyzes both the taxation and the expenditure sides of the government budget. Discusses the impact of taxes on income distribution and explores the expenditure programs, their nature, importance, purposes, and economic effects.
Prerequisite
EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics