ECON 350 - The Economics of Public Expenditures

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Analysis of public sector expenditures in Canada. The rationale for government spending and the problems in the provision of public services. Prerequisite: ECON 281.

ECON 591B - Graduate Research Workshop I

1.5 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The course will aid students in identifying and developing a research topic, and develop skills in the writing and presentation of research. Students will be expected to present, write critiques of, and participate in discussions of published articles or working papers.