The module provides students with knowledge of the main issues in the field of public economics.

Upon completion of the module students should:
• understand both the positive and normative aspects of taxation and public expenditure policies;
• have obtained an understanding of second-best analysis;
• have sufficient familiarity with the literature to identify open questions for writing a dissertation on their own.

The written take-home exam will test students' knowledge and critical understanding of the material covered in the module.

The module provide students with analytical skills in the field of public economics.

Upon completion of the module students should:

• be able to apply knowledge of public economics to practical problems;
• solve problems in public economics.

The written take-home exam will test students' analytical and problem-solving skills.