84558 - PUBLIC FINANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

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.

Contenuti

1. Tools of Normative Analysis
2. Public Goods
3. Externalities
4. Political Economics
5. Income Redistribution: Conceptual Issues
6. Taxation and Income Distribution
7. Taxation and Efficiency
8. Efficient and Equitable Taxation

Testi/Bibliografia

Rosen and Gayer: Public Finance, McGraw Hill (any edition).

Lecture notes

Further readings will be indicated in class

Please check for additional material on IOL (link on the right)

Metodi didattici

Lectures. Please make sure to take good notes.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Written examination one hour long. The test will include about 7-9 open questions.

The mark of the paper will reflect the cadidate's:

i) knowlege of the subject

ii) ability to engage in critical thinking,

iii) use of appropriate terminology.

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Luigi Alberto Franzoni