- Docente: Luigi Alberto Franzoni
- Credits: 8
- SSD: SECS-P/03
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Economics and Finance (cod. 8835)
Learning outcomes
This course is an introduction to the theory of public economics (public goods, externalities, taxation and public spending) and the public regulation of private markets. These theoretical tools are then applied to analyze fiscal policies and regulation in Italy and the European Union.
Course contents
- Tools of Normative Analysis
- Public Goods
- Externalities
- Political Economics
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- The Health Care Market - Insurance
- Income Redistribution: Conceptual Issues
- Taxation and Income Distribution
- Taxation and Efficiency
- Efficient and Equitable Taxation
Readings/Bibliography
Rosen and Gayer: Public Finance, McGraw Hill
Lecture notes
Further readings will be indicated in class
Teaching methods
Lectures and TA sessions.
Assessment methods
Written examination. One hour and 30 minutes.
Office hours
See the website of Luigi Alberto Franzoni