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EDD731 The Economics of Education

Course Description

Course Description The principles and theories of the economics of education are examined. The role that federal, state, and local governments play in the economics of education is explored in-depth. Key topics include budget management, grants, financial aid, expenditures and revenues, and the rising cost of education. Economic policy analysis is a focus in this course.

Course Competencies

  • Analyze the historical and theoretical foundations of financing education.
  • Evaluate sources of revenue and their influence on educational outcomes.
  • Determine capital and general expenditures of educational institutions.
  • Analyze the role of ethics in making financial decisions for educational institutions.
  • Apply strategies to present a budget effectively to an educational board for approval.

Topics and Objectives

Reading Week

School Finance: History, Policy, and Litigation

State and Federal Education Funding

Educational Budgeting

Capital Projects and Managing Fiscal Resources

Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency

Contemporary Issues in Educational Finance Policy

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