ECON 8460 - Economics of the State and Local Public Sector

3 Hours
This course focuses on the application of economic principles to fiscal decisions of state and local governments. Three major topics are discussed: the description and analysis of revenue sources including taxes, lotteries, and debt; intergovernmental fiscal relations including grants, school-aid programs, and the allocation of functions between levels of government; and the provision of public services.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 8080 or PMAP 8141 or MBA 7030.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre/Corequisite(s): None.
Requirements: None.