The Economics of Public Expenditure

Department of Economics, Business School

College of Social Sciences

Details

Code 03670

Level of study Second Year

Credit value 10

Semester 2

Pre-requisite modules None

Other pre-requisites None

Module description

An introduction to economic problems in a range of key areas of government expenditure such as health, education, defence and pensions. The focus will be how economic principles can be used to explore key theoretical and practical issues in these areas and how empirical evidence can be used to evaluate them. The range of topics chosen will seek to highlight current issues of government, national and international concern.

Teaching and learning methods

20 lectures