PADM 6635 - Political Economy

This course will explore the interrelated nature of public policy and the economy at the federal, state, and local levels. It will study the performance and fluctuations of the economy, focusing on economic policies that affect such matters as consumption, unemployment, investment, wages, prices, and public debt. Specifically, the course will focus on monetary and fiscal policies, taxation policy, global trade policy, and currency exchange markets, as affected by policy. 3 credits.