Course - Fiscal Federalism - SØK3527
Fiscal Federalism
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
The local governments are responsible for most of the public sector services in the Norwegian welfare state. Fiscal federalism is about the relationship between the local and central governments. Different countries choose different degree of centralisation and decentralisation within the public sector, both with regard to the responsibility of public sector services and the financing of the services. Main topics in the course are the design of the grant system, the regulation of local tax policy, local government structure and the division of responsibility of public sector goods and services.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- Economic interaction between central and local governments
- Organization and financing of welfare services and collective goods
- The decentralization theorem, principles for the organization of government sector
- Competition and mobility as mechanisms for efficiency
- Political decisions about centralization and decentralization
Skills
You should be able to
- Discuss key theories and models for the organization of the pubic sector
- Analyze a broad set of issues relevant for the relationship between central and local governments
- Discuss how the political system evaluates centralization and decentralization
General competence
You should be able to
- read and understand reports and research articles dealing with issues discussed in the course
- use the content of the course in your own academic work like your master thesis
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. The term papers can be written as a joint project. The course is an optional master's course, and is not taught every autumn semester. Check www.ntnu.edu/econ.
Students enrolled in ISØ's master programs can take the course any semester. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources in Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work
Further on evaluation
Approved compulsory activity applies to later semesters.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Economics (MSØK)
Economics (MSØK/5)
Financial Economics (MFINØK)
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Master of Science in Economics
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
---|---|---|
SØK3501 | 15 sp | Autumn 2007 |
SØK8627 | 10 sp | Autumn 2010 |
SØK3538 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 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.