Public sector investments (and policies) can create value or destroy value - the focus of this course is on the body of methods to determine which, covering both theory and practice. Examples may include transportation, environment, health care, and others. Topics include microeconomic foundations, discount rates, and valuation of non-market goods. Prerequisites: ECON 109, ECON 281, and MATH 156 or equivalent.
Public sector investments (and policies) can create value or destroy value - the focus of this course is on the body of methods to determine which, covering both theory and practice. Examples may include transportation, environment, health care, and others. Topics include microeconomic foundations, discount rates, and valuation of non-market goods. Prerequisites: ECON 109, ECON 281, and MATH 156 or equivalent.
