Bachelor 2025/2026

Public Economics

Type: Compulsory course (International Programme 'International Relations and Global Studies')

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 year, 3, 4 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The role of the state in the economy is one of the central debates in political and economic thought. This course introduces students to the core principles of public economics, focusing on how governments design and implement economic policies to address market failures, income distribution, and public goods provision. The course explores key questions in public economic theory and policy: Why do governments intervene in the economy? How do taxation and public spending shape economic and social outcomes? How do globalization and international institutions influence national fiscal policies? and etc.