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Basic Concepts of Public Finance
(dt. Grundlagen der Finanzwissenschaft)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture, recitation class,
180 hours (attendance: 56 hours preparation and follow-up: 56 hours exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Tim Friehe

Contents

Analysis of government activity; government revenues and expenditures; fundamentals of taxation; selected political economy fundamentals.


Qualification Goals

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the theoretical foundations of finance and to enable them to apply them to concrete problem areas.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Economics.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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