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040168 KU Topics in Economic Policy (MA) (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 11.09.2023 09:00 to Fr 22.09.2023 12:00
- Registration is open from Tu 26.09.2023 09:00 to We 27.09.2023 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 20.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 03.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 10.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 31.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
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Tuesday
14.11.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock - Tuesday 21.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 28.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 05.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 12.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Tuesday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
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Tuesday
30.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Students who have successfully completed the course are familiar with some key concepts and results on taxation and 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), corrective taxation (externalities and Pigou taxes), and pension systems (fully funded vs. pay-as-you-go).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 and one or two tests during the semester (midterm plus final).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participation in the test(s) 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 detailed syllabus will be published on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: We 18.10.2023 12:07