Economic Analysis in Public Policy

ECON 8004AEF

Course Guide

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC POLICY

ECON 8004AEF

Course Guide

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC POLICY

Course Start Date

Spr 2026

Course Level

Postgraduate

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

6

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

Details

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Spr 2026	Postgraduate	1 term	6	English	Details

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Dr Raymond Kwong, BA, MPhil (PolyU (H.K.)); MSc (CityU (H.K.)); PhD (N’cle. (U.K.)); CFA; FRM

Aims

This course aims at providing an economic analysis of the role of government and the formulation of public policies. The course starts with an examination of the different perspectives on the role of government. It is then followed by the discussion and analysis of welfare economics, public expenditure theory, taxation theory, public policies on education, health care, social insurance, welfare programmes and technology.

Contents

Introduction: Government and public policy
Externalities, public goods and welfare economics
Economics of taxation
Economics of government expenditure
Social security and unemployment insurance
Health care financing and environment protection
Economics of welfare programme
Selected topics in public policy

Assessment

There will be two midterm tests accounting for 40% of the total course score. The final examination will account for the remaining 60%.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)

Bellinger, W. K. (2016). The economic analysis of public policy. (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Rosen, H. S., & Gayer, T. (2014). Public finance. Mcgraw-Hill Education.