Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
ECN 208E Public Economics English Compulsory /
Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 7 3 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites ECN 201E MIN DD
or ISL 233 MIN DD
or ISL 233E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
The course starts with the introduction of welfare economics, particularly focusing on equity and efficiency with the emphasis of role of the government. Next, market failure, public goods and externalities will be introduced to illustrate why government intervention is necessary. Lastly some public issues such as voting and taxation will be discussed.