The Political Economy of State Finance
Political Science 4115 6.0

The course studies the major fiscal functions of the state, including allocation, distribution and stabilization, accumulation and legitimization. The second semester features a budget simulation where the task is to develop a federal budget from various political party perspectives.

Prerequisites: AS/POLS 2100 6.0 or AS/POLS 2610 6.0 or permission of the instructor. Degree credit exclusions: AS/POLS 4114 3.0, AS/POLS 4115 3.0, AS/POLS 4116 3.0.