Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy
By David N. Hyman
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Provide a trusted economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy with the clear, organized approach in Hyman's PUBLIC FINANCE: A CONTEMPORARY APPLICATION OF THEORY TO POLICY, 12E. Written by respected author and economist David Hyman, this timely edition addresses public issues confronting the United States and other nations throughout the new millennium. This edition offers a balance of expenditure and tax topics coupled with information-driven and analytical tools to help readers understand major government policy and finance issues.
Students initially examine the economic theory of public goods and how to best provide them. The book then presents relevant applications to illustrate key economic points and ensure understanding. Current, real examples engage students, while coverage of today's hot topics sparks lively discussion and debate. This edition highlights national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform and the Iraq war using the latest government statistics and recent scholarly research. An instructor's website and digital testing resources are also available for your support.
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Provide a trusted economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy with the clear, organized approach in Hyman's PUBLIC FINANCE: A CONTEMPORARY APPLICATION OF THEORY TO POLICY, 12E. Written by respected author and economist David Hyman, this timely edition addresses public issues confronting the United States and other nations throughout the new millennium. This edition offers a balance of expenditure and tax topics coupled with information-driven and analytical tools to help readers understand major government policy and finance issues.
Students initially examine the economic theory of public goods and how to best provide them. The book then presents relevant applications to illustrate key economic points and ensure understanding. Current, real examples engage students, while coverage of today's hot topics sparks lively discussion and debate. This edition highlights national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform and the Iraq war using the latest government statistics and recent scholarly research. An instructor's website and digital testing resources are also available for your support.
THIS EDITION OFFERS A UNIQUE, INTRIGUING VIEW INTO PUBLIC POLICY TODAY AND IN THE YEARS AHEAD. The author details policy and finance issues that will confront the United States and other nations throughout the new millennium. Students examine key topics related to public finance and taxation, including indifference curve analysis, producer and consumer surplus and tax incidence.
PRACTICAL APPROACH PRESENTS CRITICAL CONCEPTS IN THE CONTEXT OF REAL ISSUES OCCURRING RIGHT NOW. Unlike other texts that focus primarily on policy issues, author Dr. Hyman emphasizes the economic theory of public goods and how best to provide them today. He builds in applications to illustrate key economics points and reviews timely topics, such as national defense and homeland security, health care, pollution rights, Social Security reform and federal tax reform.
THIS EDITION TAKES A SOLID ECONOMICS-ORIENTED APPROACH TO PUBLIC FINANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY. Students gain a balanced view of both the revenue and expenditure sides of taxes and public goods. This provides a comprehensive understanding of economics affect public policy issues.
NUMEROUS CURRENT, REAL EXAMPLES AND ISSUES ENGAGE READERS AND PROMPT DISCUSSION AND DEBATE. Captivating Public Policy Perspectives address current issues in the news and how these issues impact public finance now and in the future. In addition, Global Perspectives boxes compare different taxing and public goods delivery systems, giving students an excellent overview of today's global markets.
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Part 1. The Economic Basis for Government Activity
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