Course #
32400
Section Number
1
Day(s)
Tu
-
Th
Time(s)
9:30am-10:50am
Term
Winter 2026
Course Instructor
Konstantin Sonin
Syllabus
Syllabus 12/17/24

Must be a Harris masters student to enroll. No exceptions for non-Harris students, even by consent. A continuation of PPHA 32300, this course introduces the role of government in the economic system, explores market failures that undermine the useful characteristics of the competitive market, and considers the role of government in these failures. Issues of equity and efficiency and the governments role in influencing the distribution of income are explored. Important economic concepts in policy analysis such as time discounting, opportunities costs, and decision-making under uncertainty are also featured. Differential calculus is used extensively throughout this course.

Notes

Students must register separately for both a lecture (PPHA 32400) and a discussion (PPHA 32402). Attendance at discussions is optional but encouraged for this course.

Course Prerequisite

Must be a Harris masters student to enroll.

Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus
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