ECON 5520 - Advanced Public Economics

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

ECON

Description:

This course examines when and what policies maximize welfare, and their distributional impact. It addresses market failures and behavioral biases as potential justifications for government intervention. It also addresses preferences for redistributions, benefit-cost analysis, the economics of taxation, information and nudges. Prerequisite: ECON 5010, 5020 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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