PBPL 20000 - Economics for Public Policy

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University of Chicago

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PQ: Completion of two quarters of calculus required; prior knowledge of economics not required. PBPL 20000 or ECON 20000 is required of all students who are majoring in public policy. PBPL 20000 may be substituted for the ECON 20000 prerequisite for PBPL 22200 and to count toward the public policy major. This course develops the microeconomic theories of consumer and producer choices, as well as demonstrates the application of these theoretical tools to policy problems. Supply, demand, and competitive markets are examined, along with the conditions under which government policy can increase efficiency. S. Shaikh. Autumn.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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