Economics of Public Policy (L1003)
Economics of Public Policy
Module L1003
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module analyses the impact of public policy on the allocation of resources and the distribution of income in the economy. In this module, you will learn how tosystematicallyuse the tools of microeconomics and empirical analysis to answer questionssuch as: When should the government intervene in the economy? How might the government intervene? What are the effects of those interventions on economic outcomes? What are the possible drawbacks of these interventions?The module will combine theoretical and modern empirical approachesaimed at identifying the causal effects of interest. We will cover topics relevant for the current policy discoursedrawing fromvarious fields in Economics (e.g., public, labour, health, and law and economics)
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles of public economic theory and howthey relate to economic problems and issues
Critically appreciate when and how the government should intervene in an economy, and the possible limitationsof such interventions.
Critically evaluate the effects of policy or other exogenous shocks on economic variables.
Develop systematic understanding ofpublic policy issues and criticallyevaluaterelated data, evidence and arguments.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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