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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
ECON0196-1  Public Economics
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Economical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Economical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Economical Sciences, Professional Focus in Economic Policies and Analysis, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Holder(s) :  Alain Jousten
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  A number of topics in public economics will be covered, relating both to public expenditures and income. The approach is normative and positive. We address direct and indirect taxation including social choice aspects, social insurance, retirement income systems, and tax competition, notably at the level of corporate taxation.
Course objective :  Present the main reasons why the government intervenes in market economics, what are the limits of these interventions and how individuals react to such interventions.
Prerequisites :  Intermediate microeconomics
Organization :  second semester
Written notes :  Notes/papers will be distributed
Assessment :  written exam
Contacts :  Professor

A.Jousten, Bât. B31
Tél. : 04/3663198
E-Mail : ajousten@ulg.ac.be

Assistant

E. Bonsang, Bât. B31
Tél. : 04/3663110, E-Mail : eric.bonsang@ulg.ac.be


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