PUBPOL 5213

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PUBPOL 5213
Microeconomics for Public Affairs Executives

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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.


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

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

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will apply the basic principles of microeconomics to public policy challenges.
  • Students will demonstrate analytical/problem solving skills using tools of microeconomic analysis.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1665 PUBPOL 5213   LEC 001

  •  
    • May 26 - Jun 25, 2026

    • Sanders, N

    • MTW
    • Aug 3 - Aug 5, 2026

    • Mathios, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

    Add/drop deadline: TBD
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1938 PUBPOL 5213   LEC 002

  •  
    • May 26 - Jun 25, 2026

    • Sanders, N

    • MTW
    • Aug 3 - Aug 5, 2026

    • Mathios, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Add/drop deadline: TBD.
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.