ECON 8460 - Economics of the State and Local Public Sector

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ECON 8080 or PMAP 8141 or MBA 7030.
Description
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.