Public Policy at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy | University of Toronto

This is a course in microeconomic theory for policy analysis.
The objectives of this course are:

1. To provide students with a foundation in microeconomic analysis, and;
2. To demonstrate how this foundation can be applied to design, predict the effects of, and evaluate public policies.

After taking this course, students will be better equipped to understand the main issues on a broad array of topics, from taxation and social insurance policies, to welfare and income support programs.

Prerequisites
ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1

Exclusion
ECO200Y1, ECO204Y1, ECO206Y1

Recommended Preparation
POL101Y1

Distribution Requirement Status
None

Breadth Requirement
Society and its Institutions (3)