ECO 223 PUBLIC FINANCE

An examination of economic justifications for government activity and the impact of government spending and taxing on the economy. Analysis of spending programs, such as education, defense, health and social insurance, and the nature and effects of taxes, particularly the personal and corporate income taxes and consumption taxes. Attention to the roles of different levels of government in a federal system.

Credits

4

Notes

Students may not receive credit for this course and ECO 328.

Prerequisite

ECO 111 and ECO 112.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 28 students.

Attributes

W