040358 KU Principles of Public Utility Management (Theory) (MA) (2023W)
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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).
- 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: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
03.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
10.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
17.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
24.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
31.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
07.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
14.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
21.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
28.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
05.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
12.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
09.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
16.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
23.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
30.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim is to provide students with a comprehensive basic understanding of public sector enterprises. In order to achieve this, participants will be made familiar with those specifics of public sector enterprises that are of particular importance for their management. Participants get to know concepts that enable them to analyse these enterprises and to understand better how they work.First, students are introduced to the cost concepts which are central to the public sector (e.g., economies of scale, economies of scope, cost complementarities, subadditivity). Then, the notion of cross-subsidisation is considered. Among other things, concepts of cross-subsidisation based on cost accounting and co-operative game theory are presented. It will also be discussed under which conditions the different approaches can be used in a meaningful way. Finally, the pricing policy of public sector enterprises is dealt with. As part of this topic, the types of tariffs relevant to public sector enterprises are presented and analysed, in particular Ramsey prices, two-part tariffs, block-rate tariffs, optional tariffs and peak-load tariffs.The essential content is conveyed by the tutor. This does not take the form of a monologue, but rather a dialogue that includes questions, answers to questions, comments and contributions to the discussion from all participants.
Assessment and permitted materials
There will be a written mid-term exam on November 21st, 2023, and a written final exam on January 30th, 2024.The usage of AI tools during the exams is not allowed.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Permanent attendance is a necessary condition for passing. A single or double excused absence is, however, possible. Please note that attendance is not sufficient for passing. It is expected that students actively participate in the course in the form of asking questions, answering questions and making comments. Constant attendance and active participation are not part of the graduation key, but they are a necessary condition for successfully completing the course.The grade results from the sum of the scores of the two exams. In order to successfully complete the course, it is not necessary to achieve 50 % or more than 50 % of the achievable scores in each of the two exams. However, it is required that the total number of scores achieved reaches at least the 50 % mark.==========Grading scale (based on the sum of the scores from both exams)Less than 50 % of the achievable scores: "5" (fail)
50 % or more than 50 % and less than 62.5 % of the achievable scores: "4" (sufficient)
62.5% or more than 62.5% and less than 75 % of the achievable scores: "3" (satisfactory)
75 % or more than 75 % and less than 87.5 % of the achievable scores: "2" (good)
87.5 % or more than 87.5 % of the achievable scores: "1" (very good)
50 % or more than 50 % and less than 62.5 % of the achievable scores: "4" (sufficient)
62.5% or more than 62.5% and less than 75 % of the achievable scores: "3" (satisfactory)
75 % or more than 75 % and less than 87.5 % of the achievable scores: "2" (good)
87.5 % or more than 87.5 % of the achievable scores: "1" (very good)
Examination topics
Oral presentation and associated presentation slides
Reading list
Jörg Borrmann and Jörg Finsinger: "Markt und Regulierung", München: Vahlen, 1999.Christopher Decker: "Modern Economic Regulation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice", 2nd ed., Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2023.Kenneth E. Train: "Optimal Regulation", Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1991.
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Last modified: We 18.10.2023 17:47