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The Economics of State & Local Governments

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An examination of the role that state and local governments play in financing and implementing the delivery of public goods and services. The levels and history of state and local expenditures and revenues, economic theories of the role of government, the relationship between the federal government and state and local governments, and the specific taxes used to finance state and local government activities are examined, with special attention paid to the current fiscal situation of the states, especially Massachusetts.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

REMOTE

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Ayesha Ali

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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