Course # 32100 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 11:00am-12:20pm Term Fall 2024 Specialization Municipal Finance Markets & Regulation Course Instructor Paula Worthington Syllabus Syllabus 10/2/24 This course uses basic microeconomic theory to analyze the taxing, spending, and programmatic choices of state and local governments in the United States, relying on the median voter and Tiebout models. On the revenue side, the course treats property, sales, and income taxation, as well as nontax revenue sources such as lotteries and user fees. On the spending side, the course covers several topics, including privatization, Medicaid, education finance, capital projects and debt finance, and, time permitting, local economic development tools used by state and local governments. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Fall 2024 State and Local Public Finance Paula Worthington Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Harris Policy Innovation Challenge Announces 2025 Winning Team Thu., April 17, 2025 Professor Jens Ludwig Analyzes the Use of AI in Econometrics in New Working Paper Wed., April 16, 2025 World’s First Particulate Pollution Market Reduced Pollution and Increased Industry Profits Tue., April 15, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Persuasive Writing Credential (PWC) Alumni Roundtable Tue., April 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM Harris Campus Visit Wed., April 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy - The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., April 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM
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