ECON 343 - Economics of State and Local Governments

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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This course uses economic analysis to gain insight in the U.S. system of state and local governments. In the case of local governments, unlike the familiar case of the U.S. government, people often display their displeasure with the government's actions by leaving rather than by voting against the incumbents. A careful consideration of the circumstances under which people will choose "exit" (moving out) over "voice" (voting) is central to the course. We'll also examine economic theories of why people vote and how people vote. We consider a broad range of policy issues. Among them are school finance, zoning, local government economic development policies, lotteries, and affordable housing policy. Of course, we also analyze the full range of state and local government taxes, including the property tax, personal income tax, corporate income tax, and sales tax. Prereq: ECON 102 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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