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 :
1	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

Faculty or entity

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