EC 261 - Public Finance

Institution:

Bentley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): Junior-level standing, EC 111 and EC 112 Studies the role of government in a mixed capitalistic system. Discusses the purpose and effects of government redistribution programs like Social Security, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Medicare and Medicaid. Examines the structures and economic impacts of the personal income tax, corporate income tax, and property tax systems. Concepts, skills and tools learned include expenditure and tax incidence analysis, cost-benefit analysis, statistical testing of hypotheses, analytical writing and communication skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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