- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. William Jackson
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
The module applies economic theory to the analysis and appraisal of public policy: topics covered include distributive justice, inequality, poverty, human capital, output measurement, education, health care, retirement pensions and housing.
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
To survey the main economic concepts and principles used in the analysis of public policy and demonstrate how they can be applied in practice.
On completing the module a student will be able to:
identify the economic aspects of public policy
understand the economic techniques used to analyse and appraise public policy
apply these techniques to current policy questions
reach an independent critical judgement about public policy matters
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : Public Policy Analysis |
3 hours | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : Public Policy Analysis |
3 hours | 100 |
Feedback will be provided in line with University policy
Barr, N. (2020), The Economics of the Welfare State, 6th edn, Oxford University Press.