ECON 5150 - Public Economics

3 hours

Analysis of theoretical foundations, structure and performance of public sector. Includes issues of public choice theory, market failures, taxing, spending, borrowing and subsidies. Individual readings and research required.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550.

Students may not receive credit for both ECON 4150 and ECON 5150. Usually offered fall and spring terms/semesters and 5W2 (summer session).