Microeconomic Theory Seminar, 2024 Fall ECON 208 001 SEM 001

2024 Fall ECON 208 001 SEM 001

This course focuses on the role of the government in the economy from a theoretical and empirical perspective. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the reasons for government intervention in the economy, analyzing the merits of possible government policies, and the response of economic agents to the government's actions. The course covers the analysis of tax policy, social insurance programs, public goods, environmental protection, and the interaction between different levels of government. Special emphasis is set on current government policy issues such as social security reform, income tax reform, and budget deficits.

Course Times
Mo 4:00pm - 5:59pm
Course Location
Evans 639
Course CCN
21364
Course Level
Graduate
Course Units
3
Section Type
Seminar
Course number
208
Instructors
Chris Shannon

Instructor(s)

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Richard and Lisa Steiny Professor of Economics, Professor of Mathematics
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