Academics>>Dominican College Catalog 2012-2013>>Undergraduate Course Offerings>>Economics Courses>>EC 443 Public Finance (3)
EC 443 Public Finance (3)
Financing and budgeting activities in the public sector are examined. Topics include types and principles of taxation, cost-benefit analysis, government institutions, fund accounting, and budget processes. Current issues, such as Social Security and Medicare, the effects of demographic shifts, health care financing, and the impact of tax and spending patterns on overall economic activity are discussed. Prerequisite: EC 212.

