Course - Public Economics and Economic Policy - SØK2011
Public Economics and Economic Policy
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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 and 2 hours of practical assignments every other week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Term papers and/or exercises.
Further on evaluation
In semester when the course is not taught, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Compulsory activity must be completed in the semester the course is taught. The approval also applies to later semesters.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1000, SØK1001, SØK1002, SØK1011 and SØK1012
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
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 2024
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.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
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.