Micro Economic Policy Issues

Undergraduate

Canada's economy, like that of any other G8 country, is characterized by considerable government intervention. Using standard tools from microeconomic theory, this course examines the wisdom, and folly, of government policy. Topics include price and quantity controls, competition policy, public good provision, taxation and redistribution, and environmental protection. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1013/ECON 1023 with a minimum grade of C-.