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040168 KU Topics in Economic Policy (MA) (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Tu 07.10. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Tuesday 14.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 21.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 28.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 04.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 11.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 18.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
      Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    • Tuesday 25.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 02.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 09.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 16.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 13.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 20.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    • Tuesday 27.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
      Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
      Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

    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. Homework assignments are used to complement the lectures.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    There will be two homework exercises and two tests. The tests will have open book format.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    For each homework exercise students can earn 10 points, for each test 25 points. To obtain a positive grade, it is necessary to earn at least 25 points on both test together and at least 35 points in total (both homework exercises plus both tests). Oral presentations of solutions to homework exercises and classroom participation yield extra points.

    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: Fr 27.06.2025 10:05