ECON 306 - Government Finance and Fiscal Policy

Institution:

Nichols College

Subject:

Economics

Description:

An examination of the effects of government expenditure, borrowing, and taxation upon resource allocation, national income, employment, and prices. Topics include the scope of the public sector, decision rules for government expenditures, criteria for an optimal tax system, impact of deficit financing on the economy, and the unique problems inherent in financing state and local governments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nichols.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 213-1560

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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