Econ 309 Lecture Notes and Readings

Syllabus 

PUBLIC FINANCE

1.  Introduction, History and the Basic Problem

2.  Solving the basic problem

• Externalities

• Public Goods

3.  Collective Choice

4.  Analysis Tools:  Econometrics, Budget Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis,

TAXATION

5.  Taxation - Introduction

6.  Taxation - US System  

7.  Taxation - Optimal

8.  Taxation - Labor Supply

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