040923 KU Public Economics (MA) (2024S)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 12.02.2024 09:00 bis Mi 21.02.2024 12:00
- Anmeldung von Mo 26.02.2024 09:00 bis Di 27.02.2024 12:00
- Abmeldung bis Do 14.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
The exam will take place on Monday 24.06.2024, during usual meeting hours. A retake will be offered two weeks later, on July 8 at the same time.
- Montag 04.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Dienstag 05.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 11.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Montag 18.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 19.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 08.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 09.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 15.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 16.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 22.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 23.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 29.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 30.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 06.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 07.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 13.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 14.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Dienstag 21.05. 16:45 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Montag 27.05. 16:45 - 20:00 Digital
- Montag 03.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 04.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 17.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 18.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Montag 24.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Dienstag 25.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Freitag 05.07. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
- Montag 08.07. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
*Prerequisites:*Familiarity with game theory (intermediate undergraduate level) and microeconomics (advanced undergraduate level) is expected. If you have a sufficient level of familiarity, you should feel very comfortable with the following two background recommendations:1) Minimal game theory background: Gibbons’ A Primer in Game Theory, Chapter 1, Sections 1.1 and 1.2., or equivalent. Alternative: weeks 1 and 2 of the Coursera lecture from the University of British Columbia (Jackson et al, Game Theory).2) Minimal microeconomics background: Varian’s Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach (8th edition), Chapters 2 to 6, 14 to 16, and 19 to 22 (i.e., consumer theory, producer theory, and Walrasian equilibrium), or equivalent. Some specialised concepts from consumer theory will be used extensively and presented in class: income expansion path (a.k.a. wealth expansion path), price offer curve, compensated demand function, Slutsky equation, equivalent and compensating variations.*Course Outline:*What do we really mean when we say that taxation is “distortionary”? How do we make sure to minimize tax induced distortions? Should the provision of public goods be subsidized by the State? Are taxes, carbon markets, and quotas adequate means to tackle climate change? If so, when, why, and how do they work? What is “economic justice,” should we bring it about, and how can we bring it about?The standard microeconomics toolbox (game theory, consumption and production theory, equilibrium theory), when properly put to use, gives partial answers to the questions listed above. In this seminar we will learn to derive microeconomists’ answers to these questions and to critically examine them. We will also formalize important economic arguments for and against specific types of state intervention, and connect these to the value judgments they explicitly or implicitly involve.Throughout the term, important skills will be trained: equilibrium analysis, within-the-model reasoning, out-of-the-model reasoning, and normative thinking. At the end of the term, successful participants will have a sense of the limits and benefits of using models to answer questions of public policy.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
The assessment will be based on three items: one short presentation (25%), class participation (15%) and a final exam (60%). Further details will be given during the first meeting.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The presentation is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5. Details will be available on Moodle.Class participation is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5. Details will be available on Moodle.At the final exam, you will be in a position to earn 60 points. The following scale will be used for conversion into a score between 1 and 5:
53-60 points, 1
45-52 points, 2
37-44 points, 3
29-36 points, 4
28 points or less, 5.A positive evaluation requires from students that they achieve a pass grade (4) in *each* of the three scoring items (presentation, class participation, final exam).
53-60 points, 1
45-52 points, 2
37-44 points, 3
29-36 points, 4
28 points or less, 5.A positive evaluation requires from students that they achieve a pass grade (4) in *each* of the three scoring items (presentation, class participation, final exam).
Prüfungsstoff
*Part I – Efficiency*
I.a. Financing the state: efficiency costs of taxation.
I.b. Justifying state intervention: public goods and externalities.*Part II – Distributive Justice*
II.a. Financing the state: tax incidence.
II.b. Justifying state intervention: redistribution.
I.a. Financing the state: efficiency costs of taxation.
I.b. Justifying state intervention: public goods and externalities.*Part II – Distributive Justice*
II.a. Financing the state: tax incidence.
II.b. Justifying state intervention: redistribution.
Literatur
Readings will be made available on MOODLE in due time. All assigned readings will be in English.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Mi 31.07.2024 11:25