PF803 Behavioral Public Finances

8 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code PF803
Name Behavioral Public Finances
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 8 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

In terms of behavioral public finance analysis, the definition and comprehension of other financial instruments and policies, in particular tax, within the theoretical framework of fiscal sociology and tax psychology, sociological and sociological analysis of the factors, causes and consequences of the success of tax and fiscal policies suitable for the social structure that will provide voluntary tax compliance. The main purpose of this course is to gain the knowledge and skills of examining, analyzing, evaluating from a psychological point of view.

Course Content

In this course, behavioral economics and economic psychology, which attempt to include psychological motifs in economic models, as a new and rapidly growing field of economics, are understood by reducing them to public finance. To this end, the behavioral and empirical evidence and theories of public finance in explaining individual decisions are examined.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Didinmez, İ. Davranışsal İktisat Perspektifinden Vergi Uyum Analizi, Savaş Kitabevi, 2018. Kahneman, D., and Smith, V. (2002). Foundations of behavioral and experimental economics. Nobel Prize in Economics Documents, 1(7). J. McCaffery and Joel Slemrod, Behavioral Public Finance, Russell Sage Foundation, 2006. McCaffery, Edward J. and Slemrod, Joel B., Toward an Agenda for Behavioral Public Finance (August 26, 2004).

Notes

Seçilmiş, E., & Didinmez, İ. (2016). Vergi Reformlarının Davranışsal İktisat Perspektifinden Değerlendirilmesi: Türkiye Örneği. Bilig, (77), 203-332. YILMAZ, V., & CANBAZER, C. (2020). KAMU POLİTİKALARINA DAVRANIŞSAL YAKLAŞIM VE TÜRKİYE’YE YANSIMALARI. Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 31(4), 1827-1854.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To be able to explain the relations between economics and behavioral sciences.
LO02 To be able to analyze the conformity of rational individual behavior to actual (observed, measured) individual behavior.
LO03 To be able to compare experimental methods used in Public Finance and psychology disciplines.
LO04 To be able to analyze at a basic level by explaining the different dimensions of decision making situations under uncertainty.
LO05 To be able to summarize the approaches in behavioral public finance related to strategic decision making.
LO06 Transforms knowledge and practices related to behavioral public finance into activities as a team


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Has basic conceptual knowledge about the field, in a way to comprehend the relationship between them in terms of theory and practice. 3
PLO02 Belirsiz Can interpret and use advanced knowledge of finance theory, financial law, financial economics, budget and financial planning, which should be required by experts and researchers required by the public and private sectors. 2
PLO03 Belirsiz Can convey the current developments in the field of finance and the studies she has prepared to groups in and outside her field, in writing, orally and visually. 4
PLO04 Belirsiz Can analyze the problems encountered in the field of finance by synthesizing them with the information obtained from the field and different disciplines and evaluate the results. 3
PLO05 Belirsiz It can independently carry out and publish studies related to the field of finance. 3
PLO06 Belirsiz Follows national and international publications related to her field. 5
PLO07 Belirsiz It acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values in the process of creating knowledge and experience in the field (collecting, interpreting and announcing the results). 5
PLO08 Belirsiz She/He has the knowledge of mastering the basic theories in her field and preparing works in accordance with academic rules based on the information. 3
PLO09 Belirsiz Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
PLO10 Belirsiz Has sufficient awareness of social rights, environmental protection, quality and cultural values, and occupational health and safety. 3
PLO11 Belirsiz It analyzes the policy proposals that can be applied against economic and financial problems in the context of fiscal policy (income, expenditure and borrowing) and offers solutions. 4
PLO12 Belirsiz Has the ability to effectively use at least one foreign language related to her field and to follow the foreign literature. 4
PLO13 Belirsiz Using the theoretical and legal knowledge about the taxation process, they can analyze the functioning of tax systems and interpret them by comparing different systems.
PLO14 Belirsiz Being aware of the role of the public sector in economic life in the globalization process, they can develop solutions to international financial problems. 4
PLO15 Belirsiz Sets a vision and target for the organization/institution related to the field of study. 3
PLO16 Belirsiz Appropriate responsibilities are assumed as a coordinator or participant in a project related to his/her field. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Explanations about the course, introduction of the course and evaluations of the basic concepts Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Subject and scope of behavioral economics Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
3 The methodology of behavioral economics Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
4 Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in determining behavior, Beliefs, intuitions, deviations Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
5 Behavioral Public Policies Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Nudge Theory and Choice Architecture Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
7 Topic repeat Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
8 Midterm Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 public goods experiments Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
10 tax compliance tests Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
11 Tax reflection experiments Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
12 Decision making and game theory (political economy) experiments Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
13 Behavioral approaches to taxes Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
14 Behavioral approaches to taxes 2 Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Discussing related topics Relevant sections of specified books and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
16 final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
17 Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 8 112
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 212
Total Workload / 25 (h) 8,48
ECTS 8 ECTS