Economics 310f - Public Finance Seminar

Institution:

Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

Overview of the public sector and the scope of government intervention in economic life through taxation and government spending. Basic principles of taxation as well as who bears the burden of taxes and the consequences for efficiency, employment, and economic growth. Theory of public goods and externalities including an evaluation of specific programs such as the Kyoto Protocol. Economic principles of income redistribution and social insurance as well as applications to current policy areas such as health, TANF (public assistance), unemployment insurance and Social Security. Does not meet a distribution requirement M. Guldi Prereq. Economics 211, 212; 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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