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Public Economics
(dt. Public Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2SWS) and recitation class (2 SWS),
(attendance: 56 hours, Lernzeit: 56 hours, Zeit zur exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination or Term paper or Presentation. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Tim Friehe

Contents

This module includes analysis and discussion of the rationale for government intervention, government revenue and government expenditure. It provides a basic analysis of taxation and selected aspects of political economy.


Qualification Goals

On completion of the module, students will be able to,

  • identify market failures in specific circumstances and analyze potential policy instruments,
  • formally describe the functioning of taxes in simple situations and
  • evaluate welfare criteria and basic voting procedures.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following module are recommended: Decision-Making in Strategic and Non-Strategic Settings.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

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Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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