ECC3810 - Public finance

Leader: Dr Matthew Dobra

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The relationship between the public and private sectors is explored from the perspective of both public finance and political economy. Theories of public expenditure and revenue generation are introduced to assess the proper scope of the public sector. Additionally, theories of public choice are presented to examine the effectiveness and decision-making process of the public sector

Assessment

Written assessment and/or mid-semester test: 25%
Tutorial assessment: 15%
Examination (2 hours): 60%

Contact hours

Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites

ECC2000

Prohibitions

ECC4381