Tools for Economic Policy Analysis. 3 credits

Catalog description

Applies a quantitative approach to the economic framework of public policy, with an emphasis on economic models to evaluate both market outcomes and policy interventions. Topics may include consumer and producer behavior under different market structures, how and why markets can fail to produce socially desirable outcomes, income distribution, and macroeconomic growth.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.