QAMO 4060 - Economics of Business Taxation

This course is an application of economics to business taxation. Topics include government expenditure and funding, positive and negative externalities, taxation theory and structure, and state/local government finance. Readings will rely heavily on current news articles to illuminate the direct applicability of economics to the current business world. Students will use econometrics skills to analyze data directly relevant to managerial decision-making with regard to business taxation.