BPUB 770 - The Political Economy of the Public Sector

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of microeconomics. This course explores the role of government in the economy. We will first consider the economic rationale for government intervention in the economy - in which situations is government intervention in private markets warranted We will then analyze the successes, failures, and compromises inherent in government interventions in a variety of areas, such as: the environment, legalizing marijuana, research and development, piracy and intellectual property, merger policy, financial disclosure, banking, airlines, media, social security, terrorism, bankruptcy, education, health care, labor unions, employment regulation, and tax policy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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