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Economia e disegno delle politiche pubbliche

Semestre 2 · 27606 · Corso di laurea magistrale in Politiche Pubbliche e Governance innovativa · 12CFU · EN


M1 - This module "Economics of the Public Sector": a) introduces the principles of taxation and how governments use taxes to finance services, steer economic behaviour and pursue social objectives—addressing issues of equity, efficiency, incidence, evasion and sustainability; b) examines the intended impact¿and possible unintended implications of key tax instruments on households, firms and the wider economy; c) builds quantitative and critical thinking skills so students can design, evaluate and communicate evidence based fiscal policies for governments and public administrations.

M2 - This module "Behavioral Economics and Public Policy Design" explores key economic issues related to public service design and implementation. Topics include behavioral economics, choice architecture, nudges, and experimental methods in policy design and evaluation. Students will examine the application of these principles in various policy realms. The course includes case studies, team projects, and discussions to enhance students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

Docenti: Mirco Tonin, Alexander Moradi

Ore didattica frontale: 36 (Moradi) + 36 (Tonin)
Ore di laboratorio: -
Obbligo di frequenza: Attendance is recommended, but not mandatory.

Argomenti dell'insegnamento
See 27606A and 27606B.

Modalità di insegnamento
See 27606A and 27606B.

Modalità d'esame
M1 For Attending Students: 1. Presentation (20%): Students are required to present an article to the class. The presentation should summarize the article's aim, methodology, and main findings, and provide a critical assessment. 2. Project Report (40%): Students must submit a report, not exceeding 1,500 words, that transforms the presentation topic into a structured project format. 3. Written exam (40%): This 40-minute exam comprises multiple-choice and short review questions. For Non-Attending students: Written exam (100%): This 60-minute exam comprises multiple choice and short review questions and an essay in which students demonstrate their critical thinking. M2 For Attending Students: 20% team project presentation, 20% team project report, 60% written exam. For Non-Attending Students: 100% written exam. Exam: review questions NOTE: Project work and classroom presentations are valid for 1 academic year and cannot be carried over beyond that time-frame. The final mark is the arithmetic average of marks between M1 and M2.

Criteri di valutazione
Team Project Reports: Depth and accuracy of content. Integration and application of course concepts to the project topic. Originality and creativity in problem-solving and analysis. Clarity, organization, and professionalism of the written report. Team Presentations: Effectiveness of communication and ability to engage the audience. Visual and analytical clarity of presentation materials Responsiveness to questions and ability to discuss the project in depth. Written Exam: Comprehension of course material and key concepts. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Critical thinking and analytical skills in responding to review questions. Quality of written communication, including structure and articulation of arguments.

Bibliografia obbligatoria

See 27606A and 27606B.



Bibliografia facoltativa

See 27606A and 27606B.



Altre informazioni
See 27606A and 27606B.


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Obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile
Questa attività didattica contribuisce al raggiungimento dei seguenti Obiettivi di Sviluppo sostenibile.

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Modules

Semestre 2 · 27606A · Corso di laurea magistrale in Politiche Pubbliche e Governance innovativa · 6CFU · EN

Module A — Economia del settore pubblico

This module "Economics of the Public Sector": a) introduces the principles of taxation and how governments use taxes to finance services, steer economic behaviour and pursue social objectives—addressing issues of equity, efficiency, incidence, evasion and sustainability; b) examines the intended impact¿and possible unintended implications of key tax instruments on households, firms and the wider economy; c) builds quantitative and critical thinking skills so students can design, evaluate and communicate evidence based fiscal policies for governments and public administrations.

Docenti: Alexander Moradi

Ore didattica frontale: 36
Ore di laboratorio: -

Modalità di insegnamento
Lectures, Projects, Workshops.

Bibliografia obbligatoria

Public Finance and Public Policy, by Jonathan Gruber, 5th edition – Chapters 3, 18-22.



Bibliografia facoltativa

Economics articles uploaded on OLE.



Semestre 2 · 27606B · Corso di laurea magistrale in Politiche Pubbliche e Governance innovativa · 6CFU · EN

Module B — Economia comportamentale e progettazione di politiche pubbliche

This module "Behavioral Economics and Public Policy Design" explores key economic issues related to public service design and implementation. Topics include behavioral economics, choice architecture, nudges, and experimental methods in policy design and evaluation. Students will examine the application of these principles in various policy realms. The course includes case studies, team projects, and discussions to enhance students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

Docenti: Mirco Tonin

Ore didattica frontale: 36
Ore di laboratorio: -

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