PA5416
PA 5416 - Economics of U.S. Social Insurance Programs (3 Cr.)
HHH Administration (10736)
THHH - Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
PA 5416 - Economics of U.S. Social Insurance Programs (3 Cr.)
Course description
This class will introduce you to the Economics of Social Insurance Programs. It begins by introducing a framework to evaluate the efficiency and equity of social insurance programs, drawing on theory from the economics of insurance programs and behavioral economics. It then applies this framework to social insurance programs such as workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, health insurance, social security, TANF and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Prerequisite: PA 5021 or other prior course in microeconomics.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
000925
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring