Course Details

PUBLIC FINANCE

EC0384

Course
PUBLIC FINANCE
Code
EC0384
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
LAW
Curriculum
000 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
45
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/03 - Finance
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
3
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
The course of Public Finance illustrates the role of the government both in principle and in practice. The focus is on the main tax and spending programs used to achieve the state economic goals. Gender topics not icluded in the programme.
Reference Texts
BOSI P., GUERRA M. C., I tributi nell’economia italiana, Il Mulino, Bologna, ultima edizione.
Learning Outcomes
The course of Public Finance has the following educational objectives :
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: theoretical reasons underlying public intervention ; basics of the Italian tax system; theoretical issues underlying the main taxes.
- ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING : ability to assess the main direct and indirect taxes levied in Italy; ability to assess the impact of tax changes.
Prerequisites
Economics (Economia Politica).
Teaching Methods
The course consists of lectures, exercise classes and possibly testimonials and seminars
Additional Information
The module of Public Finance will be taught in the first semester.

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Assessment Methods
The exam is written and consists of two parts: 15 multiple choice questions and 3 open questions.
Detailed Syllabus
The program is organized in four main sections:
1) General principles of the public intervention in markets.
2) Public finance in Italy.
3) Economic analysis of the public revenues, with a focus on personal income and corporate taxes. 4) Italian tax system.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the role played by the state in the economic system.
Understanding of the economic effects of the taxes and knowledge of the Italian tax system.
Last update:09-09-2026 00:14:31