Graduate Programs—NEW COURSE PROPOSAL / UGPC Approval ______
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Department Name:
School of Public Administration / College of:
College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs
Recommended Course Identification:
Prefix PAD Course Number 6205 Lab Code (L or C) None
(To obtain a course number, contact )
Complete Course Title:Public Finance and Policy Analysis / Effective Date
(first term course will be offered)
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Credits: 3 / Textbook Information:
Jonathan Gruber, Public Finance and Public Policy, First Edition (Worth Publishers, 2004)
Grading(Select only one grading option): Regular  X Pass/Fail ______Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory ______
Course Description, no more than 3 lines:
This course uses the theoretical and empirical tools of public finance to analyze public policy. The course is designed to show the strengths and weaknesses of government in the financing and operation of programs in major public policy areas.
Prerequisites w/minimum grade:*
B grade or better in PAD 6931-008 / Corequisites: None / Other Registration Controls (Major, College, Level):
None
Prerequisites, Corequisites & Registration Controls shown above will be enforced for all course sections.
*Default minimum grade is D-.
Minimum qualifications needed to teach this course: Ph.D. degree
Other departments, colleges that might be affected by the new course must be consulted. List entities that have been consulted and attach written comments from each. Department of Economics
Istvan Vanyolos, , 561-799-8625
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Faculty Contact, Email, Complete Phone Number

SIGNATURESSUPPORTING MATERIALS

Approved by: / Date: / Syllabus—must include all details as shown in the UGPC Guidelines.
Written Consent—required from all departments affected.
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College Dean: ______/ ______
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Dean of the Graduate College: ______/ ______

Email this form and syllabus to and one week before the University Graduate Programs Committee meeting so that materials may be viewed on the UGPC website by committee members prior to the meeting.

New Course Proposal: Public Finance and Policy Analysis

1. Course name, number, pre-requisites and co-requisites, if any.

PAD 6205 PUBLIC FINANCE AND POLICY ANALYSIS 3 CREDITS

PRE-REQUISITE: B GRADE OR BETTER IN

PAD 6931-008 PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

2. Required text and bibliography, along with any extra materials and/or supplementary texts.

Jonathan Gruber, Public Finance and Public Policy, First Edition (Worth Publishers, 2004)

Select peer-reviewed journal articles

3. List of course description and instructional objectives.

This course uses the theoretical and empirical tools of public finance to analyze public policy. The course is designed to show the strengths and weaknesses of government in the financing and operation of programs in major public policy areas. In particular, it focuses on externalities, public goods, and direct government spending. Furthermore, it discusses the specific nature of state and local fiscal administration with emphasis on education. Examination of healthcare spending and social insurance models is also covered. The course is designed for students who are interested in policy analysis, public management, regulation, and taxation.

4. Schedule including topics covered.

1Overview of Economics and Finance

2A. Theoretical Tools of Public Finance

3B. Empirical Tools of Public Finance

C. Tools of Budget Analysis

4D. Externalities

5E. Public Goods

6Economist Discussion Group I

Homework due:

7EXAM I

8A. State and Local Government Expenditures

9B. Education

10C. Social Insurance

11D. Social Security

12E. Health Economics and Private Health Insurance

Homework due:

13F. Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Care Reform

14G. Welfare Programs and Unemployment Insurance

Homework due:

15Economist Discussion Group II

Homework due:

16EXAM II

  1. Method of instruction.

Lecture; discussion; case study analysis; group discussion; reading progresses according to topical sequence; student raises and answers questions;

6. Assessment procedures including tests, quizzes, and projects.

Exam 1 / 35%
Exam 2 / 35%
Homework / 30%
  1. Grading criteria.

This course follows the plus/minus grading system in FAU Catalog (see Academic Policies and Regulations, the Grading System). To be more specific: A=4.0=91-100%; B=3.0=81-90%; C=2.0=71-80%; D=1.0=61-70%; F=0.0=60% or lower.

8. Policy on Make-up Exams and Late Work

When make-up exams become necessary, the affected student and the instructor will work on a mutually acceptable time and venue. If no such agreement can be made, then the make-up exam should be taken no later than 30 days after the original exam, at a date determined by the instructor.

Late work is strongly discouraged. Late work maybe accepted at the discretion of the instructor, subject to late submission penalties.

9. Class Attendance

Class attendance will be recorded throughout the semester. Students arriving late to the class are not allowed to sign the attendance sheet. While attendance does not affect directly the final grade, poor attendance may contribute to denial of make-up exams and late work acceptance.

10. Students with Disabilities

All reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with disabilities. However, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students who require special accommodations due to a disability to properly execute coursework must register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) located in Boca Raton -SU 133 (561-297-3880),in Davie -MOD 1 (954-236-1222), in Jupiter -SR 117 (561-799-8585), or at the Treasure Coast -CO 128 (772-873-3305), and follow all OSD procedures.

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11. Academic Honesty

Students at FloridaAtlanticUniversity are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards. Academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, is considered a serious breach of these ethical standards, because it interferes with the University mission to provide a high quality education in which no student enjoys an unfair advantage over any other. Academic dishonesty is also destructive of the University community, which is grounded in a system of mutual trust and places high value on personal integrity and individual responsibility. Harsh Penalties are associated with academic dishonesty. For more information, see: Code.pdf.