Prerequisites:
Recommended: elementary economics
Examines the use of microeconomics in policy analysis. Includes a review of supply, demand, and how government actions (e.g., taxes, subsidies) affects economic efficiency in a competitive market. Develops a deeper understanding of consumer choice as a function of preferences and constraints – the building blocks of demand – and examine how changes in constraints or opportunities via public policy affects choices.
Sections — 2026–27
| Quarter | Instructor | Designations |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | David Layton | |
| Winter | Raheem Chaudhry |
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