lspri2230  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

5 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hindriks Jean;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
In this course, public finances' main principles are presented, from the European level to the local level, and are applied through budgetary simulations.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Define the main principles of public finances
  • Describe the framework in which public finances are organized
  • Apply the main principles through budgetary simulations, via data collection and data analysis
  • Present their analytical findings
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
This course first offers a panorama of the framework in which are organized the public finances from the European level to the local level, including the European System of Accounts (ESA) and some key figures as well as notions of public economy and management. On this basis, students will be invited to apply these budgetary principles through the collection and analysis of empirical data, and to present their findings.
Teaching methods
This course combines lectures with workshops and presentations in smaller groups
Evaluation methods
This course is assessed both on theoretical levels and on practical levels.
Other information
This course demands active student participation
Online resources
http://moodle.uclouvain.be
Bibliography
 
Cornélis, Michel M., Les budgets annuel et pluriannuel, Bruxelles, Politeia, 2013, coll. « Les indispensables des pouvoirs locaux ».
Faculty or entity
PSAD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Public Administration