Bachelor
2024/2025
Public Economics
Type:
Elective course (World Economy)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
Department of Applied Economics
When:
4 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Natalya Rakuta
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course provides a basis for the economic analysis of public policy issues. It focuses on the role of public sector in the economy, its functions, management techniques, taxation, and the efficiency assessment. The main parts of the course are devoted to the key elements of public finance: taxation and spending. The course also examines issues related to the role of the state, public choice, management of public assets and liabilities, and fiscal federalism. It develops an analytical framework that facilitates the evaluation of public policy. One of the aims of the course is to address theoretical concepts using instruments of economic analysis. The second one is to take into account the specifics of the world economy.