School of Public Policy 203 - Economics for Public Policy

The course will introduce microeconomic theory for policy analysis, applying economic reasoning to public policy questions. Students will evaluate the economic arguments for and against alternative government policies by examining the effects of markets and of public policy on firms, consumers, workers, and families. The overarching course goals are (1) to have students understand basic microeconomic theories used in public policy and (2) to prepare students to apply microeconomic analysis to policy questions in future courses and in real world applications. Students should earn a 16 or higher on the algebra section of the math placement exam or pass MATH 104 before enrolling. (Gen. Ed. SB)

16+MathPlacementorMath100+,R1