Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
Understand the role of government in our society, including the importance of public goods and goods with externalities.
Understand the cost-benefit analysis and its use in public sector decision-making.
Understand the economic effects of various government programs including income assistance for the poor, social security, public education and health care.
Understand the current government taxation and spending policies and their impact on economic efficiency and the distribution of income.
Module 4. Government Economic Responsibilities for Citizens
Module 5. Public Budgeting
Module 6. Individual Taxation
Module 7. Corporate and Consumer Taxation
Module 8. Fiscal Federalism
3
Credit Hours
Organizational Leadership
Prerequisites
POLS 1101
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