Module Details

Module Code: FNCE H2014
Full Title: Public Finance
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: David Coggans
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Illustrate the theoretical basis of government intervention under a market framework.
MLO2 Explain taxation systems on the basis of efficiency, equity and fairness.
MLO3 Research Public expenditure theory and practice.
MLO4 Analyse the policy options available to governments of regional economies.
MLO5 Critically examine fiscal policy and its role in Ireland.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Policy Objectives for a Regional Economy
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Role of Government: Rationale and Size
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Policy Tool Options for a Regional Government
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Taxation - Measures and Policy
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Fiscal and Monetary Policy
n/a
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work20.00%
Final Examination80.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S2 Week 26 Learning Outcome 4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research the main issues that impact on Ireland's competitiveness (group-based)
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.50 3.5
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hillman, A.. (2019), Public Finance and Public Policy: A Political Economy Perspective on the Responsibilities and Limitations of Government., 1st. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 9781316479780].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lunn, P., and F. Ruane. (2013), Using Evidence to Inform Policy, 1st. Gill, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717159727].
  • Leddin, A., and B. M. Walsh. (2013), Macroeconomics - An Irish and European Perspective, 1st. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717156313].
  • O'Hagan, J. and C. Newman (Eds.). (2011), The Economy of Ireland - National & Sectoral Policy Issues, 11th. Gill & Macmillan Ltd., 2011, [ISBN: 978 07171 4973 5].
  • Turley, G. and M. Maloney. (2011), Principles of economics: an Irish textbook, 4th. Gill & Macmillan Ltd., 2011, [ISBN: 978 07171 4988 9].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources