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Lecturer(s)
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Jílek Milan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Public sector and public finance in mixed economy. 2. Externalities. 3. Public goods. 4. Theory of public choice. 5. Government revenue. 6. Taxation and efficiency. 7. Government expenditure. 8. Social security. 9. Government Budget. 10. Fiscal Policy. 11. Fiscal imbalances. 12. EU budget.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Written action (comprehensive tests, clauses), Blended learning
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims to provide students with up-to-date theoretical and practical information on Public Finance. The emphasis is put on public finance in the Czech Republic.
Students understand the general principles and structures of public finance; they are capable of basic orientation in public finance in the Czech Republic. Students will be able to - describe the key concepts and theories of Public Finance, - understand basic methods in public finance research - can find and analyze critically information and data on public finances, - understand principal issues and trends in Public Finance.
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Prerequisites
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Understanding of principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Combined exam, Test, Interim evaluation
Credit Requirements: Active participation in seminars and obtaining at least 60 % points in two written tests and other assignments. Examination Requirements: Oral Exam.
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Recommended literature
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BACKHAUS, J.G., WAGNER, R.E. Handbook of Public Finance. 2004.
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HYMAN, D.N. Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy.. Harcourt Publishing, 2010.
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ROSEN, H. Public Finance. McGraw Hill Publishing, 2005.
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Rosen, Harvey S. Public finance. 7. ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2005. ISBN 0-07-123842-5.
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