Course # 32220 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 2:00pm-3:20pm Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Nathan Barker Public Economics is the study of the role that the government plays in the economy, including both the theoretical rationale for government intervention, and the efficiency and equity consequences of its actions. In this course, we will study four broad themes related to the role of the government: (1) public goods and externalities, including education, infrastructure and the environment, (2) redistribution and social insurance, including health insurance, social security, and cash transfer programs, (3) taxation, and (4) policies to promote economic growth. For each thematic area, we will study the economic theory, and read and evaluate the empirical evidence regarding the impacts of government intervention. As part of this course, we will consider government programs in policies in both higher- and lower-income countries. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Public Economics Nathan Barker Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Recent News More news Student Profile: AJ Horkan, BA/MPP Class of 2025 Fri., September 13, 2024 Debate lives up to the hype Wed., September 11, 2024 ‘There’s only bad options’: expert says city hiring freeze is the best of the worst Wed., September 11, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., September 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM Coffee Chat in Madison, WI Wed., September 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM Valencia Coffee 799 University Ave Madison, WI 53715 United States Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., September 20, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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