API 5126 Microeconomics for Public Policy
3 units
Public and International Affairs
Faculty of Social Sciences
Systematic exposition of the principles and techniques of microeconomic theory that are most useful in analyzing public policies. Topics include the theory of the consumer, the theory of the firm, market mechanisms and general equilibrium analysis. The course will offer a general framework to improve the understanding of the resource allocation and welfare consequences associated with policies such as taxes, subsidies, regulation, and government transfers. Case studies of government intervention in the economy will be used to illustrate the concepts and theories examined.
Components:
Seminar
Previously Offered Terms:
Winter
French Equivalent:
Organized
130 responses
4.22
/ 5
Clear Expectations
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3.85
/ 5
Learned a Lot
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3.98
/ 5
Recommend
84 responses
4.10
/ 5
Workload
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2.50
/ 5
Fair Assessments
131 responses