Delivered at:: Department of Applied Economics

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 4 year, 3 module

Instructor

Rakuta, Natalya

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This course provides a basis for the economic analysis of public policy issues. It focuses on the role of public sector in the economy, its functions, management techniques, taxation, and the efficiency assessment. The main parts of the course are devoted to the key elements of public finance: taxation and spending. The course also examines issues related to the role of the state, public choice, management of public assets and liabilities, and fiscal federalism. It develops an analytical framework that facilitates the evaluation of public policy. One of the aims of the course is to address theoretical concepts using instruments of economic analysis. The second one is to take into account the specifics of the world economy.

Bachelor’s Programme 'World Economy'

Public Economics

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