Public Economics
Dr. Jonathan Stäbler
Public Economics
Dr. Jonathan Stäbler
Public Economics
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Course
Term
Autumn 2025
This course provides an introduction to Public Economics, focusing on when and how the public sector intervenes in the private sector, along with the rationales behind these interventions. We begin by exploring market efficiency and market failures to assess the need for public sector involvement. Next, we study specific interventions, such as the provision of public goods, the mitigation of market externalities, and other public expenditures. After the midterm, we examine the reasons for taxation by the public sector and its impact on individuals and firms. The lecture is accompanied by a seminar. The first part of the seminar is dedicated to (together) solving exercises related to the lecture. The second part is dedicated to student group presentations. Students need to present an academic paper related to the topics covered in class in small groups. Additionally, all students are expected to have read each paper being presented.  The final grade for the course is a combination of three grade items: (i) seminar presentation (20% of the grade), (ii) written mid-term exam (30% of the grade), and (iii) written final exam (50 % of the grade). Students can collect up to 100 points and have to gain at least 50 points to pass the course. 
Week 1
Teacher recommends to study from 15/9/2025 to 21/9/2025.
Week 2
Teacher recommends to study from 22/9/2025 to 28/9/2025.
Week 3
Teacher recommends to study from 29/9/2025 to 5/10/2025.
Week 4
Teacher recommends to study from 6/10/2025 to 12/10/2025.
Week 5
Teacher recommends to study from 13/10/2025 to 19/10/2025.
Week 6
Teacher recommends to study from 20/10/2025 to 26/10/2025.
Week 7
Teacher recommends to study from 27/10/2025 to 2/11/2025.
Week 8
Teacher recommends to study from 3/11/2025 to 9/11/2025.
Week 9
Teacher recommends to study from 10/11/2025 to 16/11/2025.
Week 10
Teacher recommends to study from 17/11/2025 to 23/11/2025.
Week 11
Teacher recommends to study from 24/11/2025 to 30/11/2025.
Week 12
Teacher recommends to study from 1/12/2025 to 7/12/2025.
Week 13
Teacher recommends to study from 8/12/2025 to 14/12/2025.
Week 14
Teacher recommends to study from 15/12/2025 to 21/12/2025.
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