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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Business Administration
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
00951304 Public Finance 3 Autumn 5 3+0+0 4 4
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Prof. Osman OKKA
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
This course starts with the definition, scope and basic principles of public finance and focuses on the relations between the public and private sectors. Topics such as public expenditures and types of public revenues, tax theory and tax policies, public borrowing and debt management are discussed in detail. Within the scope of public budget and budget process, the process of planning and controlling public expenditures is analysed. In addition, the effects of fiscal policy instruments on the economy, fiscal relations between local governments and central government are discussed. While income distribution, social justice and the role of public finance on social welfare are discussed, current fiscal policies and the effects of global economic crises on public finance are also discussed. This content aims to provide students with a broad perspective on public finance, enabling them to understand the economic and social dimensions of public policies.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to understand the basic concepts and functioning of public finance. It aims to provide students with a broad perspective by analysing the role of the public sector in economic activities, the structure of public revenues and expenditures, the effects of tax policies and the effects of public borrowing on the economy. In this framework, how public finance shapes elements such as budget, public services and income distribution, the importance of sustainable public finance and the importance of sustainable public financing.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts
2 The Role of the Public Sector in the Economy
3 Types and Structure of Public Expenditure
4 Public Revenues and Tax Concept
5 Tax Theory
6 Tax Policies
7 Midterm Exam
8 Public Borrowing and Debt Management
9 Budget and Budget Process
10 Budget Deficits and Public Debt
11 Fiscal Policy and Economic Balance
12 Local Governments and Public Finance
13 Income Distribution, Social Justice and Public Finance
14 Current Fiscal Policies and the Effects of Global Economic Crises on Public Finance
Textbook or Material
Resources Public Finance
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 4 56
Midterms 1 8 8
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 116
Total Work Load / 30 3,87
Course ECTS Credits: 4