2009 Course Handbook
ECON210: Public Economics
This unit examines the role and functions of the public sector in the mixed economy. Topics covered include the nature of the public sector, the nature of the state, welfare economics (concepts of efficiency and equity) and the role of government in the economy, theories of government behaviour and regulation, theory of externality, public goods, applications of public expenditure analysis, welfare policies of government, incidence and optimality of taxation. The unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of a fundamental element of the economy and society in which we live and a knowledge of practical tools for decision making in the public sector. The unit is also likely to be useful to non-economics majors who expect to work in, or closely related to, the public sector.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year Summer Session - Offered in January-February as part of Summer School program. |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Pundarik Mukhopadhaya |
| Prerequisites: | ECON200 |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Economics |
Timetable Information
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