Lecturer: Giorgio Panella  

Course name: Public Economics
Course code: 500005
Degree course: Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e il Territorio
Disciplinary field of science: SECS-P/03
University credits: ECTS 6
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

The course provides a framework in order to evaluate public and private investments. In order to do so, microeconomic theory is utilized to assess whether the private market is likely to provide efficient outcomes in the absence of governmental interference.

Course programme

Broad methods and topics include:

• The theory and application of public finance
• Analysis of market failure and government failure
• The assessment of private investment
• How to evaluate public investments (cost – benefit analysis)
• The regulation of public services

Course entry requirements

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 30
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 15
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Teaching materials is provided on line at the beginning of the course

Testing and exams

For both attending and non attending students there will be a written examination