PPOL 904 (01) - Economics for Public Policy

Economics for Public Policy

Durham   Graduate School :: Public Policy
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 13385
Provides an overview of how economics can be used to analyze and design public policy. Basic analytical skills used in economic modeling, and supplication to specify policy areas and problems. At the end of the course, students will be able to use basic economic models to analyze policy problems. They will also be able to understand how market mechanisms work, when free markets perform well and when government intervention may improve outcomes.
Section Comments: Non MPP students may enroll with permission.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed majors in section: PUBLIC POLCY AN, PUBLIC POLICY
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/30/2021 12/13/2021 TR 4:10pm - 6:00pm KEND 205