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Fall 2015-2016
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EvaluationWWS 307 / ECO 349 (SA) Graded A-F, P/D/F, Audit
Public Economics
The role of government in promoting efficiency and equity in the U.S. economy. Conditions when markets fail to be efficient. Problems with government allocation of resources. Economic analysis and public policies regarding health care, education, poverty, the environment, financial regulations and other important issues.
Sample reading list:
Gruber, Public Finance and Public Policy
Tietenberg, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Viscusi, Vernon and Harrington, Economics of Regulation and Antitrust
Reading/Writing assignments:
Typical weekly assignment includes 75 pages of reading and a problem set.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 30%
Final Exam - 40%
Papers - 10%
Class/Precept Participation - 10%
Problem set(s) - 10%
Other Requirements:
Not Open to Freshmen.
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
ECO 100 and ECO 101.
Equivalent Courses:
WWS 307, ECO 341 are considered equivalent courses and cannot be taken multiple times for credit.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21945 | L01 | 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm | T Th | Robertson Hall 016 | Enrolled:43 Limit:55 | |
| 21946 | P01 | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | W | Robertson Hall 010 | Enrolled:11 Limit:16 | |
| 21947 | P02 | 11:00 am - 11:50 am | W | Robertson Hall 010 | Enrolled:13 Limit:18 | |
| 21948 | P03 | 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm | W | Robertson Hall 010 | Enrolled:12 Limit:16 | |
| 21949 | P04 | 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | W | Robertson Hall 010 | Enrolled:6 Limit:16 | |
| 23549 | P99 | TBA | Enrolled:0 Limit:0 | Canceled |