Estudia

• CG2- Construir i defensar arguments raonats a partir del coneixement d'altres propostes
• CG3- Comunicar arguments de forma correcta oralment i per escrit en les llengües oficials i en anglès, treballant en entorns col·laboratius aflorant i augmentant les potencialitats pròpies i les dels altres
• CG7- Expressar formalment les relacions entre les variables involucrades en un problema econòmic, utilitzant els principals instruments informàtics, matemàtics i estadístics per a la seva resolució
• CG8- Interpretar la naturalesa de l'empresa, les diferents formes en què s'organitza i els instruments metodològics bàsics per abordar la gestió de les seves àrees funcionals, sent capaç d'utilitzar les tècniques per a comptabilitzar les operacions econòmiques i financeres de l'activitat empresarial
• ECOCE1- Identificar y comprender las variables explicativas de la actividad empresarial y de su estructura organizativa, para formular y resolver problemas concretos en la toma de decisiones
• ECOCE3- Entendre el funcionament dels mercats i les estratègies de les empreses que competeixen en els mercats, aplicant els conceptes i instruments de l'anàlisi econòmica a l'àmbit de l'empresa i els mercats
• ECOCE6- Analitzar l'entorn econòmic i les institucions, així com avaluar les causes dels cicles econòmics

1. INTRODUCTION

          1.1. General economic concepts

          1.2. Economic indicators

2. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERACTIONS

          2.1. Public firms and public production in market economies

          2.2. Public-private partnerships

          2.3. Public procurement

3. METHODS OF PUBLIC ECONOMICS VALUATION

          3.1. Cost-effectiveness and extensions

          3.2. Cost-Benefit Analysis

4. PRODUCTIVITY & PUBLIC SECTOR

          4.1. Measuring productivity and EU cross-country differences

          4.2. Infrastructures & productivity

5. TAXES

          5.1. Reforms on tax systems

          5.2. Tax analysis & design

• ROSEN AND GAYER (2010). Public Finance. McGrawHill. Catàleg
• Stiglitz, Joseph E. (2002). La Economía del sector público (3a ed.). Barcelona: Antoni Bosch. Catàleg
• Acemoglu, Daron. (2012). Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity and poverty. New York: Crown Business. Catàleg

Activitats d'avaluació:

Questionnaires (25%) Throughout the course, unannounced online quizzes will be conducted during class to ensure continuous engagement with the course material. The student with the highest number of correct answers will receive the maximum score, and other students' scores will be proportionally scaled based on the highest score. These quizzes cannot be retaken. The quizzes will contribute 25% to the final grade. AI is not allowed.

Presentation (40%). Individual or small group. Students must prepare a presentation from a lecture related to a course topic. Presentations should be around 20 minutes long, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. Lectures would be facilitated by the instructor. Presentations will be scheduled since week 4. AI is allowed but the student is responsible of getting enough knowledge. During the presentation, the instructor would make questions to the presenters and, three questions without a correct answer implies enough evidence of not having reach the minimum required level, failing the presentation.

Deliverables (15 and 20%). Individual. Two deliverables, one during the course and the last one during last course weeks. These deliverables will serve as an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts, engage in critical thinking, and showcase their research and writing skills. The essay should be well-structured, with a clear thesis, coherent arguments, and proper citations or, a problem solving scheme. Evaluation will be based on the originality of ideas, depth of analysis, clarity of expression, and adherence to academic standards. Students are encouraged to select a topic that aligns with their interests within the course framework and to consult with the instructor for guidance. AI is allowed but the student is responsible of getting enough knowledge. To fulfill that the students have enough knowledge about their deliverable and own elaboration, the instructor would make questions to the presenters and, three questions without a correct answer implies enough evidence of not having reach the minimum required level, failing the deliverable.

Criteris específics de la nota «No Presentat»:
Failing to deliver or present part of the assignments will result in a "No presentat" final grade.

Avaluació única:
Final exam on the entire course material (100% of the final grade)

Requisits mínims per aprovar:
To pass, the weighted average of the different items of the course must be a 5. It is not necessary for all of them to be above 5 to pass the course

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This course examines various topics in public economics, focusing on the role of government in the economy. We will explore mostly empirical approaches to understanding government intervention, taxation, public expenditure, and the impact of public policies on economic efficiency and distribution. There is a general introduction for students not accostumed to economic concepts.