Public Sector Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course examines the role that government plays in the economy and its effects on the welfare of its citizens. The efficiency and equity of government expenditures and tax policies are examined by looking at their impact on individual behavior and the distribution of income. Among the topics covered are public goods, externalities, social security, health care reform, public assistance programs, and taxation. Course fees: LRHC $10; STHC $18.