ECO 3315 - PUBLIC FINANCE

Investigates theories of taxation; normative and positive theories of the public economy; various taxes; tax incidence and the distribution of income and wealth; taxes and microeconomic behavior; and the distribution of expenditure benefits. Provides students with an understanding of the functions of taxation and public expenditures in the process of accumulation and legitimization.

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: ECO 11 01 and 11 02.

Credits: 3 cr.