General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PSP207
Course Title:	Public Finance
Course Semester:	3. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 5
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Lecturer Meltem ERGÜN GÜRCAN
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:
Course Objective:	Gruber, Jonathan. Public Finance and Public Policy. Broadway: Worth Publishers. 5th Edition, 2015. Howard, Michael; Foucade, Althea La and Scott, Ewan. Public Sector Economics for Developing Countries. Jamaica: UWI Press, 2nd Edition, 2009. Musgrave, Richard A. The Theory of Public Finance: A Study in Public Economy. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 7th Edition, 1959. Rosen, Harvey S. and Gayer, Ted. Public Finance: Global Edition. New York: The McGraw-Hill Education, 10th Edition, 2014. Stiglitz, Joseph E. and Rosengard, Jay K. Economics of the Public Sector. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. 4th Edition, 2015. Susam, Nazan. Kamu Maliyesi. İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım, 4. Baskı, 2020. Pehlivan, Osman. Kamu Maliyesi. Bursa: Ekin Kitabevi, 16. Baskı, 2022. Akdoğan, Abdurrahman. Kamu Maliyesi, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 20. Baskı, 2019. Yılmaz, Binhan Elif. Maliye. İstanbul: Der Yayınları, 4. Baskı, 2020. Ergün Gürcan, Meltem. Davranışsal Maliye Yaklaşımları ile Vergi Uyumunun Artırılması. İstanbul: Kriter Yayınevi, 2023.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Understands and discusses the conceptual and theoretical framework in social science subjects such as public finance, political science, and administration.

2) Understands and explains the reasons for government intervention in the economy within the framework of public finance.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Differentiates between public economics and market economics.

2) Demonstrates the ability to identify, define, collect data, analyze, and interpret social and political problems within the framework of public finance, applying appropriate scientific methods for these purposes.

3) Compares similarities and differences in economic, political, and social issues within the framework of public finance through interdisciplinary analysis.

4) Demonstrates the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in public finance and public economics to everyday life.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction, Course Preview
2)	Fundamentals of Public Finance and Its Relationship with Other Disciplines
3)	Public and Market Economy Distinction
4)	The Size of the Government and the Role of the Government in the Economy
5)	Market Failures: Public Goods - Externalities
6)	Market Failures: Natural Monopolies - Asymmetric Information and Incomplete Markets
7)	Public Choice Theory
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Public Expenditures
10)	Public Revenues
11)	Public Budget
12)	Public Debt
13)	Taxation
14)	Contemporary Issues in Public Finance
15)	General Review of the Course
References:

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	2	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems.
2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods.
3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself.
4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.
6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.
7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.
8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences.
9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations.
10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.
11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	15	75
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study	2	4
Brainstorming	8	8
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting	2	6
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation	14	14
Discussion	6	6
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		157
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		5