A survey of the principles of resource allocation in the public sector in relation to the role and effect of taxation and expenditure policies on the achievement of the major economic objectives. Topics include the major taxes, fiscal federalism, public debt, public choice, cost-benefit analysis and major expenditure programs. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): ECON 211.3 or ECON 273.3; and one of MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3, MATH 121.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 125.3, MATH 133.4, or MATH 176.3. Note: Students with credit for ECON 350 or ECON 352 cannot take this course for credit. Students may receive credit for ECON 351 and ECON 350 and/or ECON 352 only if ECON 351 is taken first.
A survey of the principles of resource allocation in the public sector in relation to the role and effect of taxation and expenditure policies on the achievement of the major economic objectives. Topics include the major taxes, fiscal federalism, public debt, public choice, cost-benefit analysis and major expenditure programs. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): ECON 211.3 or ECON 273.3; and one of MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3, MATH 121.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 125.3, MATH 133.4, or MATH 176.3. Note: Students with credit for ECON 350 or ECON 352 cannot take this course for credit. Students may receive credit for ECON 351 and ECON 350 and/or ECON 352 only if ECON 351 is taken first.