KTTP3110 Introduction to Public Economics (5 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
Description of the public sector and its function, basics of the welfare economics, microeconomics of the public sector, aims and the influence of the public sector, determination and the structure of public expenditure, basics of taxation, positive and normative theory of taxation
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
analyse topics in welfare economics
evaluate functioning, orientation and influence of the public sector
explain factors behind the determination of public expenditure and revenues
evaluate tax incidence and the effects of taxation
analyse topics in welfare economics
evaluate functioning, orientation and influence of the public sector
explain factors behind the determination of public expenditure and revenues
evaluate tax incidence and the effects of taxation
Description of prerequisites
KTTP2110 Basics of Economics or equivalent
Study materials
Muu kurssilla mahdollisesti ilmoitettava materiaali. Kurssikirjallisuus vahvistetaan vuosittain opinto-ohjelmassa.
Literature
- Stigliz, J. E. (2015) Economics of the public sector. 4th ed. New York: Norton. ISBN-13: 978-0393925227
Completion methods
These completion methods are for University of Jyväskylä degree students. Other options:
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Tentti (arvosana 0-5)
Time of teaching:
Period 3
Select all marked parts
Method 2
Evaluation criteria:
Tentti (arvosana 0-5)
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Teaching
1/12–2/9/2021 Lectures
2/25–2/25/2021 Exam
3/26–3/26/2021 Exam
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Exam (5 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish