An introduction to the theory and practice of public projects and regulations. Topics include the roles of government in a mixed economy, present value and discounting, costs and returns, analysis of risk, contingent valuation, shadow pricing, distributional weights, and other practical considerations.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Economics 2037
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Course Classifications:
- Type B: Social Sciences
- Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences