Course - Public Economics and Economic Policy - SØK2011
Public Economics and Economic Policy
About
About the course
Course content
Course content
The course includes economic perspectives on the role of the public sector and political decision-making. The relationships between taxes, redistribution policies, and the efficiency of the economy determine the sustainability of the welfare state.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- consequences on economic efficiency and redistribution of different types of taxes
- arguments for and consequences of different types of redistribution policies
- cost-benefit analyses
- about collective decision-making processes related to efficiency and redistribution
- about the relationship between the voters’ preferences and policymaking
Skills
You should be able to
- understand and describe collective decision-making processes
- use analytical and graphical models to analyse consequences on efficiency and redistribution of different types of taxes
- analyse the consequences of different types of redistribution policies
- provide critical judgments of claims in the public debate about taxes, government expenditures, efficiency, and inequality
General competence
You should be able to
- follow economic reasoning related to public economics, for example in the public debate or related to scientific reviews and advises.
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week. Information about tutorials and compulsory activity will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Term papers and/or exercises.
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity must be completed in the semester the course is taught. The approval also applies to later semesters.
Recommended previous knowledge
One-year program in Economics
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Syllabus
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SØK2103 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| SØK2008 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2018 |
Subject areas
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Economics
Contact information
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.