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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PF715 |
| Name | Public Expenditure Policy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MELEK AKDOĞAN GEDİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MELEK AKDOĞAN GEDİK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to economic analysis of the public sector expenditures in general and of the expenditure policies towards various service fields in particular.
Course Content
In this course, the economic rationale of the state's intervention, public expenditures and decision-making process, public production and bureaucracy, analysis of public expenditures, education, health, social security expenditures are analyzed.
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
Aytaç, D., & Güran, M. (2010). Kamu harcamalarının bileşimi ekonomik büyümeyi etkiler mi? Türkiye ekonomisi için bir analiz. Sosyoekonomi, 13(13).
Notes
Akçoraoğlu, A. (1999). Kamu harcamaları, kamu gelirleri ve keynesci politikalar: Bir nedensellik analizi. Gazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 1(2), 51-65.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic theoretical knowledge produced in the field of public expenditures. |
| LO02 | Analyzes by having knowledge about alternative methods that can be used in the analysis of public expenditures and the characteristics of various types of expenditures. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the measures and policies that can be taken to ensure efficiency in public expenditures. |
| LO04 | Compares the similarities and differences of public expenditures between countries. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of finance, economics and public policy | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes comparative analyses of different schools of economics and fiscal approaches | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the discipline of finance from an interdisciplinary perspective by associating it with fields such as law, economics, public administration, business administration and accounting. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the numerical and statistical data obtained in the field of Finance by using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and to evaluate the current developments in the field | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads academic or professional studies in the field of finance | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce effective solutions by transforming academic and professional knowledge into practical applications in the field of finance | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the legislation by being aware of the legal regulations related to financial events | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses the necessary level of computer software and information and communication technologies in the professional field | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to systematically transfer the original researches prepared in the field of finance to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual form by using scientific research methods. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To have social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing the data related to the field of finance. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values and to act accordingly | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Efficiency in public expenditures (Normative Analysis) | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Public Expenditure and Decision-Making Process | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Public Production and Bureaucracy | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Externality Problem and Alternative Solutions | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Public Expenditure Analysis: Overview (Positive Analysis) | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Incidence of Public Expenditure | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Cost-Benefit Analysis | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Cost-Effectiveness Analysis | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Education Expenditures | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Health Expenditures | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Defense Expenditures | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Social Security Expenditure | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Public Expenditure Comparison for Different Country Groups | literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||