ECON 641Public Economics

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Economics

ECON 641 as listed in the Spring 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

This course studies the economic role of the public sector in a market economy. Topics may include the provision of public goods, externalities and public choice, analysis of the growth in government spending, the design of tax systems, international aspects of taxation, and fiscal federalism.

Prerequisites

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Antirequisites

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In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024