Public Sector Economics for Public Policy. 3 credits

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Examines the role that the U.S. government plays in the economy through expenditure programs and the tax system. Covers theoretical and empirical tools to evaluate the impact of government interventions on individual incentives, economic performance, and the distribution of income. Applies microeconomic theory, cost-benefit analysis, budget analysis, and political economy to study public goods and externalities, social insurance, health care, income redistribution, and taxation.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May not be repeated for credit.