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SØK1104

Local Public Finance and Planning

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course presents arguments for public intervention in the economy, and principles for distribution of tasks between federal and local authorities. How to finance local municipalities is an important issue, including local taxes, governmental transfers and more specific funding schemes. Cost-benefit analysis is introduced as an evaluation tool for local development projects.

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practical assignment every week. Compulsory activity: 1 approved term paper.

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Will be given when the lessons start

Subject areas

  • Planfag
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-30 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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