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2011-2012 University Catalog

PUBP 801 - Macro Policy

Credits: 1-4 (NR)
Demonstrates how macroeconomic, technological, demographic, and social forces affect supply and demand for governmental services. Counterpart analysis of the impact of shifts in patterns of international trade, demographic composition of population, and trends in social structure. Builds awareness of need to factor alternative assumptions about macro environment into policy planning; shows how macro events can affect social welfare and policy performance indicators; and suggests how national income accounting analysis and simple macroeconomic models can help pinpoint impending trouble spots for public policy.

Prerequisite(s): PUPB 720 and PUBP 730, or their equivalents strongly recommended.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0-1