Public Economics (ECON7440)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Economics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
ECON3450 or 6420
Prerequisite
(ECON2010 + 2020) or ((7010 or 7110) + (7020 or 7021))
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course focuses on the role of the government in the economy. Public policy issues are analysed theoretically and empirically. The course covers topics in government expenditure, taxation and political economy.