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ECON 4160 - Public Finance


Emphasis is placed on the analysis of efficient resource use in the public sector at the federal level. Expenditure theory, tax incidence, and income distribution policies are discussed. The effects of personal income, corporation, sales, payroll, and property taxes on resource allocation, equity, and growth are considered.

Prerequisite: ECON 2010  or permission of instructor.

When Offered: AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTOR

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4



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