Name: PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
Code: 510109019
Type: Elective
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 4th Year - Second term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
[CB4 ]. Students are required to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized audience.
[CG1 ]. To analyze and learn about the economic-financial environment relevant to companies and society, identifying the main sources of information.
[CG3 ]. To issue advisory reports on specific situations of the company and the markets.
La competencia específica asociada a esta asignatura optativa es: "Analizar la idoneidad de que un bien o servicio se provea por el sector público en detrimento del privado".
The specific competence associated with this elective course is: "To analyze the suitability of a good or service being provided by the public sector rather than the private sector."
[CT1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
1. Entender las razones, objetivos e instrumentos de la intervención del sector público en la economía
2. Conocer la estructura y efectos económicos de las principales figuras impositivas en las economías avanzadas.
3. Conocer los principios básicos del análisis coste-beneficio.
4. Conocer las principales elementos que caracterizan las políticas públicas en el ámbito de la educación
5. Conocer las principales elementos que caracterizan las políticas públicas en el ámbito de los sistemas de protección social
6. Conocerr las principales elementos que caracterizan las políticas públicas en el ámbito de la sanidad
7. Realizar aportaciones orales y escritas de cierta envergadura académica, con fluidez y corrección lingüística, amenidad expositiva y persuasión comunicativa
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1. To understand the rationale, objectives, and instruments of public sector intervention in the economy.
2. To understand the structure and economic effects of the main tax instruments in advanced economies.
3. To acquire knowledge of the basic principles of cost-benefit analysis.
4. To identify the key elements that characterize public policies in the field of education.
5. To identify the key elements that characterize public policies in the field of social protection systems.
6. To identify the key elements that characterize public policies in the field of healthcare.
7. To produce oral and written contributions of substantial academic quality, demonstrating fluency, linguistic accuracy, engaging delivery, and persuasive communication skills.
Introducción al sector público. Herramientas de análisis de las políticas públicas. Ingresos públicos. Análisis coste-beneficio. Externalidades y políticas educativas. Seguridad social y el debate de las pensiones. Políticas de sanidad. ========= Introduction to the public sector. Analytical tools for public policy evaluation. Public revenues. Cost-benefit analysis. Externalities and education policies. Social protection and the pensions debate. Health policy.
1. Introduction: The role of the public sector
2. Tools for the study of public policy
3. Public revenue: Taxes
4. Cost Benefit Analysis
5. Adressing externalities: Education, pollution and climate change.
6. Social Insurance.
7. Health care.
1. Introduction: The role of the public sector 2. Tools for the study of public policies 3. Public revenue: Taxes 4. Cost Benefit Analysis 5. Adressing externalities: Education, pollution and climate change. 6. Social Insurance. 7. Health care.
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc
Instructor-led lectures introducing and discussing the concepts that form the core of the syllabus.
All competences except CT1.
All learning results except number 7.
Instructor-guided debate session where students discuss a set of previously assigned questions.
All competences and all learning results.
43
100
Class in laboratory: practical classes / internships
Description not applicable as there are no lab classes
0
100
Class in the field or open classroom (technical visits, lectures, etc.). In general, activities that require special resources or planning
Description not applicable as there are no field classes
0
100
Class in a computer classroom: practical classes / internships
Description not applicable as there are no computer classes
0
100
Assessment activities (continuous assessment system)
Exam type activities aimed at assessing the performance of students.
All competences and learning results.
2
100
Assessment activities (final assessment system)
Exam type activities aimed at assessing the performance of students.
All competences and learning results.
2
100
Tutorials
Individualized assistance with the preparation of evaluative activities.
All competences and learning results.
1
50
Student work: study or individual or group work
Autonomous work of students.
All competences and learning results.
64.5
0
Spoken or written exams
Multiple choice test with a maximum of 20 three-choice questions with one correct choice per question.
All competences and all learning results.
30 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
Preparation and participation in the activities scheduled for the practical sessions.
Minimum required score: 3 out of 10 points.
All competences and all learning results.
30 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Preparation, presentation in class and timely submission of a report of no more than 4000 words on a question assigned by the instructor to students individually.
Minimum required score: 3 out of 10 points.
All competences and all learning results.
40 %
Spoken or written exams
Written exam structured in three parts.
1) The first part is a multiple choice test, corresponding with the multiple test in the continuous evaluation system, with a maximum of 20 three-choice questions of which only one is correct.
This part accounts for 30% of the marks of the evaluation.
All competences and all learning results.
2) The second part of the exam, corresponding with the evaluative activities scheduled for the practical sessions, consist of 3 short-answer type questions. This part of the exam accounts for 30 % of the marks of the evaluation.
Minimum required score: 3 out of 10 points.
All competences and all learning results.
3) The third part of the exam, corresponding with the report activity in the continuous assessment
system, consists of 2 essay-type questions. It accounts for 40% of the marks of the evaluation.
Minimum required score: 3 out of 10 points.
All competences and all learning results.
100 %
Modality 1 (only available in ordinary calls)
a) Practical work and class participation (30%):
The instructor will propose the study and commentary of practical cases focused on the topics covered in the program. These cases will be debated by students.
b) Writing up and presentation of an essay (40%):
The essay will respond to a specific question posed by the instructor. It will be presented in class and also as a written report of no more than 4000 words.
c) An optional written test (30%)
Written test with a maximum of 20 three-choice questions with one correct choice per question. This test is optional and is conceived to improve the marks obtained in a) and b).
Modality 2
Written exam with two sections. The first section consists of a maximum of 20 three-choice questions with one correct choice per question. The second section consists of 4 essay questions. The first section accounts for 30% of the mark and the second section accounts for 70% of the mark.
Author: Gruber, Jonathan
Title: Public finance and public policy
Editorial: Worth
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9780716766315
The instructor will make available to students the material corresponding to each of the themes of the program through the page of the subject in the Aula Virtual platform.