PUBPOL 558-001: Microeconomics B: Basics of Economic Decision-Making | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
PUBPOL 558-001

PUBPOL 558-001: Microeconomics B: Basics of Economic Decision-Making

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Level
Graduate
Term
Winter 2012
Credit Hours
3

This course aims to teach students how to use and conduct benefit-cost analysis. To do this, students must possess the ability to model economic behavior in the real world. We will focus on general principles which might then be used to analyze a variety of problems. The class is structured to give students substantial practice at program or policy analysis. Download Coursemart Audio

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Faculty Expert

Alan V. Deardorff

Professor Emeritus of Public Policy
Deardorff’s research focuses on international trade. With Bob Stern, he developed the Michigan Model of World Production and Trade, which has been used to estimate the effects of trade agreements. He is also doing theoretical work in international trade and trade policy. He has served as a consultant to the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, State, and Treasury and to international organizations including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Bank.