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Finance
REGGIO DI CALABRIA
Overview
Date/time interval
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to achieve the following learning objectives, as defined by the Dublin Descriptors:
1. (knowledge and understanding) advanced knowledge and understanding of the main concepts of finance and innovative perspectives on public economics necessary to develop original ideas, including for research purposes
2. (applying knowledge and understanding) ability to apply knowledge in the design and implementation of economic policies in the context of a global economic system, as well as to solve problems in interdisciplinary contexts
3. (making judgments) ability to gather and integrate knowledge in the complex field of economic analysis; formulate independent judgments and understand their ethical and social implications; critical and reflective skills necessary to identify the strengths and weaknesses of economic models, ability to assess the quality of fiscal policy strategies, critically examine the work of public decision-makers in the economic field.
4. (communication skills) ability to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (citizens, businesses); communication and interpersonal skills applicable to the process of economic analysis and communication.
5. (learning skills) ability to learn in relation to the management of complex professional activities and projects that require taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable work contexts; ability to learn in relation to identity building and professional development; development of autonomous learning skills (learning to learn competence)
Course Prerequisites
The course has basic prerequisites (knowledge required for admission to the degree program):
ability to understand a text
oral communication skills
ability to write a text
Teaching Methods
Teaching activities will be conducted in a dialogical and interactive manner aimed at promoting active participation and critical reflection on the part of students through the use of case studies and current economic events. Students will be asked to address real public finance issues, working in small groups (shared and distributed learning), and will be co-constructors of their own knowledge.
Assessment Methods
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed at the end of the course through a written exam. The assessment criteria used to evaluate learning outcomes during the written exam include:
- the completeness and relevance of the knowledge acquired
- the appropriate use of economic vocabulary and scientific terminology
- the ability to critically analyze public economics issues and propose solutions and interventions
Skills will be assessed through a written exam aimed at verifying knowledge of the course content and the ability to apply it in a professional context, the ability to think independently, and the use of appropriate scientific language. The grade will be expressed in thirtieths and will therefore vary from 18/30 to 30/30 with honors, depending on the skills demonstrated in the written exam. An exam that demonstrates in-depth, comprehensive, and accurate knowledge of the course content and mastery of scientific language will be considered excellent (30/30). An exam that demonstrates adequate overall knowledge of the course content and appropriate use of scientific language will be considered fair (29-24/30). An exam that demonstrates limited and superficial knowledge of the proposed content and approximate use of scientific language will be considered sufficient (23-18/30). An exam that demonstrates difficulty in navigating the course content, gaps in training, inappropriate use of scientific language, or predominantly rote learning will be considered insufficient.
Texts
J. Gruber, Scienza delle Finanze, Egea
Contents
The course introduces the main theoretical constructs of Public Finance as a discipline and aims to examine its epistemological, methodological, and practical issues. The topics covered will include:
Analysis of the role of the state in the modern economy
Analysis of collective decision-making tools
Education as a merit good
The healthcare system
The pension system
The welfare system
Fiscal policy tools and objectives
Tax incidence
Optimal taxation
Personal income tax
Corporate income tax
Value added tax
The basic content will be presented in the context of economic training and what it means today to become an economist in the public sector, whose skills include the ability to analyze fiscal policies and assess economic effects. Particular attention will also be paid to the role of reflexivity in economic analysis through the use of theoretical modeling.