Public Finance (309-0-20)

Instructors

Jeffrey Thomas Lewis

Meeting Info

2122 Sheridan Rd Classroom 250: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

The goal of studying public finance is to understand the proper role of the government in the economy. In this class, among other topics, we will examine the theoretical and empirical effects of programs that target the poor such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and welfare reform, investigate the impact of income taxation on labor supply and savings, and discuss the general theory of social insurance, the U.S. health care system, and health care reform.

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1, ECON 310-2

Class Materials (Suggested)

Public Finance and Public Policy, 7th edition, by Jonathan Gruber (ISBN-9781319281106)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Economics Majors & Minors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites. Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall 107: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM