PUBPOL 5210

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PUBPOL 5210
Intermediate Microeconomics for Public Affairs

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The primary learning goals of this course are (1) to understand the core concepts of microeconomics and (2) to develop analytical/problem-solving skills. This course differs from typical intermediate-level microeconomic courses in that there will be more emphasis on the role of policy and the public sector in the economy, although understanding the role and effectiveness of markets will remain central. This course is not a substitute for a full-semester comprehensive course in public economics but is a good foundation for that field-level course.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic principles of microeconomics.
  • Develop analytical/problem solving skills using tools of microeconomic analysis.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13716 PUBPOL 5210   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Pitsuwan, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Graduate and professional students.
    A percentage of seats are reserved for Books School Master of Public Administration (MPA) students (50) and Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MSDSP) students (25).

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13717 PUBPOL 5210   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Mathios, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Graduate and professional students.
    A percentage of seats are reserved for Books School Master of Public Administration (MPA) students (50) and Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MSDSP) students (25).

    Department Consent Required (Add)