Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - ECON 392 D100

Public Economics: Role of Government (3)

Class Number: 3119

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2019
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 or 301; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The study of the normative rationale for government in a market economy through an analysis of distributional issues, public goods, externalities, non-competitive market structures, and asymmetric information. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course explores the economic role of government from a normative perspective. Major topics include: Pareto efficiency; welfare economics; the First and Second Theorems of Welfare Economics; public goods; externalities; and inequality.  

Topics: 

  • Pareto Efficiency
  • Welfare economics
  • First and Second Welfare Theorem
  • Public Choice
  • Public Goods
  • Externalities
  • Inequality  

Grading

  • Homework assignments 10%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Midterm exam 30%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Rosen, Wen and Snoddon, Public Finance in Canada, 5th edition, 2016, McGraw Hill.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

Registrar Notes:

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