ECON3365

Public Finance

This is a course in the microeconomics of the public sector. We will discuss the rationale for the government's role in a market economy, major expenditure programs, and the theory and structure of the tax system. The focus will be on the federal (as opposed to state and local) government's expenditure and tax programs, with special attention given to topics of current concern.

Course overview

Department
Economics
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.79 / 5

Based on 503 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Mark V Kazarosian · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Christopher McHugh · Gasson Hall 203 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Mark V Kazarosian · Gasson Hall 205 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered