Economics of Public Policy Undergraduate Academic Certificate
Public economics is the study of public policies with a focus on efficiency and equity. This certificate involves the analysis of regulatory frameworks at the local, state, and national levels. Students may elect to focus on regional and local economic issues, taxation and spending, antitrust, and labor market policies.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Regional Economic Analysis | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Market Structure and Governmental Policy | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate.
Students completing this certificate will be able to:
(1) assess the socioeconomic contribution of any firm in a regional economy.
(2) apply economic reasoning and models to specific issues in the labor market, such as hiring decisions, compensation, and immigration.
(3) apply economic reasoning and models to specific issues in the public sector of the economy, such as public good provision, externalities, and tax policy.