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ECN606   Public Economics   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7

Description

This module will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in public economics. Government policies, through fiscal policy instruments, can have a massive impact on the allocation of resources and the distribution of income in the economy. This module evaluates the government's ability to identify and achieve more efficient and equitable outcomes than the situation without intervention. You will apply the theory in the analysis of real world public policy programmes.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 125.0
Lecture 20.0
Seminar 5.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 20 % S2
Exam 2.0 80 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.