Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

Second term
Monday from 17:00 to 19:00 at 43 Botanique 3

French

This course develops the tools necessary to understand and analyse economic policies.

The aim is to sharpen the discerning mind of the students in the face of important public policies. At the end of the course, the students should be able to assess the advantages and disadvantages of different economic policies.

For the Bachelor in Law :

For the Bachelor in Information and Communication :

For the Bachelor in Political Sciences: General :

For the Bachelor in Political Sciences: General (Evening Programme) :

For the Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology :

None

The course starts with the analysis of a market economy, his strenghts and failures. We will then study the collective choice and the properties of various electoral systems. We will then focus on income distribution, inequality and poverty, the fiscal system, pensions and health care.

Theoretical classes and exercises in order to get familiar with the notions.

Written exam.

Public Finance, 2014. Harvey S. Rosen and Ted Gayer. Macgraw-Hill/Irvin Editions.

Summary syllabus available at the reprography service