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Economic Policy Analysis

Offered in 113-2
  • Notes
    The course is conducted in English。
  • Limits on Course Adding / Dropping

    • Restriction: juniors and beyond or Restriction: MA students and beyond

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  • Course Description
    This course focuses on the introduction of dynamic modeling and its application for policy analysis. The aim is to provide an understanding of the reasons for government policy intervention in the economy, analyze the benefits of possible government policies, and the response of economic agents to the government's actions. The course covers tax policy and inequality, social insurance programs, and public goods. Special emphasis is on current policy issues such as inequality and poverty, health care reform, income tax reform, and budget deficits.
  • Course Objective
    The aim is to learn how to solve dynamic optimization problems and how to apply to policy analysis.
  • Course Requirement
    Basic Calculus
  • Expected weekly study hours after class
  • Office Hour
  • Designated Reading
  • References
  • Grading
    10%

    Exam 1

    10%

    Exam 2

    10%

    Exam 3

    70%

    Report

  • Adjustment methods for students
  • Course Schedule
    Week 1Introduction to the Course and Detailed Overview of the Syllabus - Introduction to key concepts and objectives of the course. - Comprehensive walkthrough of the syllabus and course expectations. - Overview of assessment methods and grading criteria.
    Week 2How should the resources be allocated
    Week 3Retirement Saving
    Week 4Aging Population and Declining Marriage
    Week 5Pension Systems
    Week 6Sex Ratio, One-Child Policy, and Economic Implications
    Week 7Inequality measures - Understanding different measures of economic inequality. - Analysis and comparison of various inequality indices.
    Week 8Pareto Distribution - Examination of the Pareto Distribution and its applications. - Statistical analysis and modeling using the Pareto Distribution.
    Week 9Welfare analysis - Principles and techniques in conducting welfare analysis. - Application of welfare analysis in economic policy.
    Week 10Constrained Optimization Review
    Week 11Optimal Linear Income Taxation - Understanding the theory and principles of optimal linear income taxation. - Analysis of its impact on economies and societies.
    Week 12Optimal Linear Income Taxation with labor supply responses - Exploring the dynamics of labor supply responses to linear income taxation. - Case studies and theoretical frameworks.
    Week 13Theories and Models of Optimal Progressive Taxation - Introduction to optimal progressive taxation principles. - Evaluation of progressive taxation models and their implications.
    Week 14Optimal Progressive Taxation with labor supply responses - Analysis of labor market reactions to progressive taxation. - In-depth study of economic and social outcomes of these taxation models.
    Week 15Exam Review
    Week 16Final Exam