Public Economics and the Welfare State

Education facts

Code: 2NA041

Public economics is the study of the role of government in the economy. Modern governments collect up to 50% of national income in taxes. These taxes are used to finance public expenditures, such as health care and education, and to redistribute income. In this course we highlight, on the one hand, the role of government in supporting the provision of public and private goods and correcting market failures, and on the other hand, the discouraging effects of government intervention on economic activity. The scope ranges from basic theory to issues on the political agenda in Sweden and elsewhere.

Entry requirements

Economics 45 credits, Statistics 15 credits and English 6, or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Public Economics and the Welfare State

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  VÄXJÖ

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 2 May 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %