Microeconomic policy analysis

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FTEBAEB330 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Bruno De Borger Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties - *Sequentiality Microeconomics (FTEBAAE220) 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Students should be able to: apply micro-economic concepts and insights to relevant social problems  analyse and assess government intervention within a logical framework study and assess specific problems in education, health, transport, environment, etc. 3. Course content Introduction: the role of the public sector  Instruments of government Intervention in a market: prosperity evaluation Policy Applications of models of individual behavior Cost, productivity and efficiency in the public sector Pricing and investment behaviour in the public sector Uncertainty and principal-agent relationships External effects and regulation 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Reader 7. Recommended reading - study material Friedman, Lee S. The microeconomics of public policy analysis, Princeton University Press, 2002 Cohen, S.L., Microeconomic Policy, Routledge, 2001 8. Tutoring / laatste aanpassing: last update: 24/09/2010 15:27 ilke.franquet