Information Package

ECO351

PUBLIC FINANCE

Course Code
ECO351
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can examine budget systems, the effects of public revenues and expenditures on the country's economy and the reflection of taxes.
  2. Can understand the basics of taxation, the effects of taxes and expenditures on economic activities and budget systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, basic concepts such as the field of activity of the public sector, public expenditures, public revenues, budget, fiscal policy and local administrations are examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Taxation
2nd Week Taxation Principles
3rd Week Reflection of Taxes I
4th Week Reflection of Taxes II
5th Week Taxation and Economic Efficiency I
6th Week Taxation and Economic Efficiency II
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Optimal Taxation I, Optimal Taxation II
9th Week Taxation of Capital
10th Week Taxation in Turkey
11th Week Income and Corporate Tax
12th Week Consumption Taxes
13th Week Taxes on Wealth
14th Week Budget Systems and Budgeting in Turkey
Recommended or Required ReadingJoseph E. Stiglitz, Economics of the Public Sector, 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton, 2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11
K12
K13