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Apply for Open University studies by using the following links:<ul><li><a href="https://tau-avoin.ilmoittaudu.fi/lobby/?realization=J-otm-6831183f-9634-48d6-b71c-7ff41c18ebe3_2024-tampere-KATTAL220" target="_blank">KAT.TAL.220 Public Economics, lectures, Tampere</a></li></ul>You can find a link to the Open University Admissions service and application instructions on the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university/applying-open-university">Applying to Open University studies</a> page.Some of the studies require prior studies. For example, studying intermediate studies may require some completed basic studies. These are described on the Information about studies tab of the study unit under prior requirements.When you have been admitted to the studies, you must enrol separately via the Sisu information system for the implementation of the unit of study and, for example if set, for a practise group of your choice. You will receive instructions on how to do this by e-mail after you have confirmed your acceptance of the study place by paying the required fee.

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Public Economics, Lectures

KAT.TAL.220 Public Economics, Lectures 26.8.–17.10.2024&nbsp; Lectures and exams at the Tampere University City Centre Campus. Lectures are not recorded. In the exam you can answer in Finnish. Please, see the times and locations of the lectures below under Course dates. Exams on Tampere University city campus at 17-20: 15. Oct 2024, 20. Nov 2024, 22. Jan 2025. Enrolment for these centralised exams in Sisu. The exam class will be announced in Sisu about a week before the exam. Huom! Kurssin tentit Tampereen yliopiston keskustakampuksella klo 17-20: 15.10.2024, 20.11.2024 ja 22.2.2025. Näihin ns. keskitettyihin tentteihin ilmoittaudutaan Sisussa, <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/fi/opiskelijan-opas/kasikirja/uni/opiskelu-0/opiskeluun-liittyvat-saannot/tenttiohjeet">katso tenttiin ilmoittautumisesta ja tenttikäytännöistä</a>.&nbsp; Tenttisalit ilmoitetaan Sisussa noin viikko ennen tenttiä.

Contact information Email: open.studies.tau [at] tuni.fi Phone: 0294 520 881More information concerning Open University studies <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/open-university">tuni.fi/open-university</a>

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Many modern governments collect close to 50 % of GDP in taxes, and use this revenue to fund public services. This course analyzes the reasons for the involvement of the public sector in the market economy. Why do markets sometimes fail to promote individual welfare? Should the public sector address issues such as providing insurance against economic shocks, tackling rising inequality, and combating climate change &#8211; and how? On the other hand, what are the implications of high taxation for individuals and businesses?

<h2>Common</h2><h3>Lecture: </h3>02.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 03.09.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84) 09.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 10.09.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84) 16.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 17.09.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84) 23.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 24.09.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84) 30.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 01.10.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84) 07.10.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU P&#228;&#228;talo A206 A4 auditorio (69) 08.10.2024 08:00 - 10:00, TAU Pinni A1081 opetustila (84)

The student learns how to apply microeconomic analysis to important public policy questions. The student understands the role of the public sector in the market economy. The student learns the principles of analyzing the effects of public policies on individuals and firms, and gets acquainted with key research findings on these topics. The student is able to apply the concepts and approaches introduced in the course to critically analyze current public policy debates.&#160;

Tuomala, Matti: Julkistalous. Uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Gaudeamus, 2009. ISBN 978-952-495-067-1.Joseph E. Stiglitz and Jay K. Rosengard, 2015, Economics of the Public Sector, 4th edition. W.W.Norton.Gruber, J. (2019). Public Finance and Public Policy, 6th edition.

<ul><li>KAT.TAL-M20 Intermediate Studies in Economics, Open University Studies</li></ul>

Articles, book chapters and policy reports appointed by the lecturer. A reading list will be provided during the course.Chapters from the following books (to be specified during the course):Gruber, J. (2019). Public Finance and Public Policy, 6th edition.Joseph E. Stiglitz and Jay K. Rosengard (2015). Economics of the Public Sector, 4th edition. W.W.Norton.Articles and book chapters appointed by the lecturer. A reading list will be provided during the course.Chapters from the following books (to be specified during the course):Gruber, J. (2019). Public Finance and Public Policy, 6th edition.Joseph E. Stiglitz and Jay K. Rosengard (2015). Economics of the Public Sector, 4th edition. W.W.Norton.

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