ECON 411 - Economics of Public Expenditures

This course analyzes the economic impact and influence of government activity on the economy. Topics of discussion include: public goods theory; public expenditure analysis and evaluation; public choice and fiscal politics; fiscal federalism and the relationships among governments at different levels, including transfers and grants; social insurance and welfare programs, as well as cost-benefit analysis.

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics.
STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics.

Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar