PUAD 608 - Finance and Economic Policy

Credit(s): 3
This course investigates the theoretical and applied issues of public finance and budgeting. The theoretical discussions will center on the reason for public sector intervention into the free market economy, and how society makes collective economic choices. Students also explore tax policies, the budgeting process and public expenditures. The applied issues include the role of the legislature, public revenue sources and types of public expenditures.