Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Public Finance Course by MIT

Published Jan 14, 2009

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'Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries,' an MIT OpenCourseWare, provides an overview of the economic challenges developing countries face, while also considering the political and cultural factors that may influence the outcome. This graduate-level course requires an understanding of microeconomic principles and is intended for students studying Public Policy, Economics, Urban Planning and other related fields.

Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries: Course Specifics

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Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries: Course Description

Many cities in developing countries face serious problems in the form of fast growing populations, requiring increased public services that place strains on finances and governments. In 'Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries,' an OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Urban Studies and Planning, students explore both public financial theory and government policy. The course focuses on the topic of public finance as a tool for urban development and improvement. A variety of theories are presented as options to approach real-world urban fiscal issues in growing regions. This course is policy-oriented and makes uses of case studies and readings on public finance arrangements and related ethical issues in order to help students best understand the challenges of growing populations in developing countries. The graduate-level course is led by MIT Professor Annette M. Kim.

Reading lists, assignments and sample problem sets are included in this free online course. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the developing countries public finance course page.

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