Universität Wien

040168 KU Topics in Economic Policy (MA) (2022W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
    Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 25.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents: Students who have successfully completed the course are familiar with some key concepts and results on tax policy. After a general introduction into basic concepts and terminology, the course deals with optimal indirect taxation (Ramsey model), optimal labor income taxation (Mirrlees model), and corrective taxation (externalities and Pigou taxes).

Methods: The course material will be presented in the form of lectures. Occasional homework assignments are used to complement the lectures.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be occasional homework exercises, one or two tests during the semester, and a final exam at the end of the term.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in the test(s) and in the final exam is mandatory. At least 50% of the points for tests and final exam need to be earned for a positive grade. Additional points can be earned through homework exercises.

Examination topics

Defined by beamer presentation and handouts.

Reading list

A syllabus will be published on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 10.01.2023 10:49