JSGS 802 – Public Finance - CALENDAR DESCRIPTION LEARNING OBJECTIVES JSGS CORE COMPETENCIES

Students will examine rationales for government intervention in a market economy, the assessment of public policy, how government decisions are made and the impact of government expenditures and taxation on the economy and the well-being of Canadians, in terms of economic efficiency and interpersonal equity. [...] JSGS CORE COMPETENCIES Through the development of the following competencies, JSGS MPA graduates will be prepared to meet the policy challenges of a rapidly changing world: • Analysis and Use of Evidence – how to use evidence and develop the necessary analytical skills to succeed in a public administration career; • Politics and Democracy – ensuring that students have a deep understanding of the r. [...] The first live session will be to welcome you to the course and review the syllabus. [...] Participation will be graded based on the quality and frequency of the comments, the degree to which the comments integrate and demonstrate understanding of class material, the quality of the writing, and the extent to which students show genuine engagement with the material and their fellow classmates’ posts. [...] See the “Assignments” area of the course for more details on the assignment requirements and to submit your completed work.