Unit name | Public Economics |
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Unit code | EFIM30034 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Pawel Doligalski |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EFIM20033 Intermediate Microeconomics AND |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit focuses on government intervention in the economy. We will discuss reasons for intervention, available instruments and optimal policies. The core of the unit is theoretical, but for many of the problems (especially those related to taxation and redistribution) students will be provided with a data driven perspective as well.
Topics covered:
Students will be able:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions such as online teaching for large and small group, face-to-face small group classes (where possible) and interactive learning activities
Online Examination (60%) Essay (40%)
Hindriks and Myles Intermediate Public Economics (MIT Press)
Atkinson and Stiglitz Lectures in Public Economics (Princeton)