The aim of this unit is to teach students the techniques that can be used to solve the problems faced by a typical public policy decision maker in the real world. It considers the main theoretical issues and practical tools that are required for choosing the right policy and/or project. The foundation for the unit is relevant topics from microeconomics, public finance and welfare economics. This includes teaching students how to use and perform cost-benefit analysis. Students learn techniques for evaluating a wide range of contemporary socioeconomic issues in areas such as taxation and income distribution, health, environment, education, planning, etc. and for developing and presenting... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: ECON2233 Microeconomics: Policy and Applications
