Syllabus
Registration via LPIS
| Day | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 03/06/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D2.0.038 |
| Thursday | 03/13/25 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM | D2.0.392 |
| Thursday | 03/20/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D3.0.218 |
| Thursday | 03/27/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D2.0.382 |
| Thursday | 04/03/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | TC.4.13 |
| Thursday | 04/10/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
| Thursday | 04/24/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
| Thursday | 05/08/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
| Thursday | 05/15/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
| Thursday | 05/22/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
| Thursday | 06/05/25 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D1.1.078 |
| Thursday | 06/12/25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.5.27 |
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of economic and social policy analysis.
It begins by introducing key concepts in public economics, including the fundamental theorems of welfare economics, public goods, externalities, moral hazard and adverse selection. The course then explores inefficiencies inherent in private markets and examines potential economic policy solutions, such as taxation and social insurance. Additionally, it applies theoretical knowledge to discuss significant policy issues such as income inequality, population aging, climate change, gender wage gaps, family policies, and labor market interventions. Finally, the course also introduces students to basic empirical methods used in economic policy analysis.
Students will:
- Learn about key concepts and theoretical tools of economic and social policy analysis
- Apply theoretical knowledge in discussions on the most pressing policy issues
- Develop a basic understanding of how to empirically analyze economic policies and assess their impact
Teaching methods include lectures, class discussions, interactive tasks, and written individual assignments.
The assessment is based on:
- Individual assignment: 20%
- Presentation: 40%
- Exam: 40%
- Bonus points for in-class participation: 5%
Please note: Bonus points will be given only to those who have received positive points from other evaluations!
Grading Scale:
- 100% - 90% = Excellent
- 89% - 80% = Good
- 79% - 65% = Satisfactory
- 64% - 51% = Sufficient
- 50% - 0% = Fail
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