ECO 356 - Public Policy Economics

Institution:

Meredith College

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Description:

(Spring, Even-Numbered Years Only) The microeconomic theory underlying the failure of free markets to maximize society's well-being, and the appropriate means by which governments may improve both efficiency and fairness via provision of public goods and services. Special emphasis is given to topics in environmental and natural resource economics. General topics include current government programs, public goods, externalities, health care, income redistribution, cost-benefit analysis, taxes, and fiscal federalism. Prerequisites: ECO-100, ECO-101 is recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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