Econ 309 Lecture Notes and Readings
PUBLIC FINANCE
1. Introduction, History and the Basic Problem
2. Solving the basic problem
4. Analysis Tools: Econometrics, Budget Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis,
TAXATION
9. Taxation - Capital & Wealth
10. Taxation - Fundamental Tax Reform
SPENDING WHAT TAXES BRING IN
11. Insurance
12. Social Security
13. Health Insurance
14. Welfare & Income Distribution
15. Education
16. Conclusion