ECON 1410 - Public Economics: Designing Government Policy

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course analyzes what role the government should play in a market economy. It covers topics such as tax and welfare policy, unemployment insurance, environmental protection, education policy, social security, and the implications of behavioral economics for public policy. The course emphasizes recent empirical and theoretical research on policy issues and will teach students how to conduct such studies.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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