IDEC8042 Principles of Microeconomic Intervention
| Offered By | International and Development Economics Program |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International and Developmental Economics |
| Offered in | IDEC8042 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | This course covers the basic principles of a public finance course in addition to material concerning intervention when there is imperfect information. Basic welfare economics concepts of efficiency and equity are covered. Also included is a rigorous analysis of public goods and other ?standard? externalities and informational externalities. For standard externalities, solutions such as taxation, property rights, assignments and public provision are considered. For informational externalities, solutions such as incentive schemes, regulation, certification, government provision and legal rules are examined. On the finance side, optimal taxation, tax reform, enforcement and redistribution are covered. Should time permit, some topics on analysis of intervention with a non-benevolent planner will be presented. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Academic Contact | Mr David Campbell |
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