Public Finance

Harvard Summer School

ECON S-1412

Section 1

CRN 33534

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In this course, students learn why governments step in when markets fall short and how those choices affect our everyday lives. We dive into the details of taxes, spending, and the major programs that shape the US economy, from Social Security to health care. Whether students are interested in politics, economics, or just want to understand the debates driving the headlines, this is a chance to explore the big policy questions that impact us all.

Credits: 4

Term

Summer Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Flexible Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Daniel W Shoag, PhD

Professor in Economics and Department Chair, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Meeting Info

TTh 3:15pm - 6:15pm (6/22 - 8/7)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Prerequisites

ECON S-10ab is helpful but not required.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. See minimum technology requirements. Open to admitted Secondary School Program students by petition. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
33534	1	Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous	Daniel Shoag	Open	TTh 3:15pm - 6:15pm	Jun 22 to Aug 7