Public Policy I
Objectives
The course covers the main goals, areas and tools of public policy design and government intervention in the economy, from a microeconomic viewpoint.
General characterization
Code
2746
Credits
3.5
Responsible teacher
Paulo Pamplona Corte-Real
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
Jonathan Gruber (2016), Public Finance and Public Policy, Worth Publishers, 5th edition
Teaching method
Each week there will be two lectures (1.5 hours each). In addition to attending these sessions, students are expected to conduct group work and to also complete individual assignments.
Evaluation method
The final grade is based on:
A Final Exam
B Group Assignment
C Individual Assignment
D Class participation
The final grade will be 0.6A + 0.1B + 0.2C + 0.1D
Subject matter
1 Introduction: the goals of government intervention
2 Efficiency and utility-based fairness criteria
3 Externalities
4 Public Goods
5 Collective decision-making
6 Mixed Goods
7 Social Insurance and applications: Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Poverty-Allevation Programs, Health
8 Taxation
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: