Information Package / Course Catalogue
Public Finance II
Course Code: MLY102
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of public economics and the role of the state in economic life by thoroughly examining topics such as public revenues, public expenditures, budget theory and practices, tax systems, and public borrowing. This course not only focuses on helping students learn theoretical knowledge related to public finance but also aims to develop their ability to apply this knowledge to real-world issues.

Course Content

The Public Finance II course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial management and budgeting processes of the public sector. This course offers an in-depth examination of the fundamental concepts, applications, and theories of public finance.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Sercan YAVAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend tax evasion and tax avoidance in Turkey.
2.• To be able to make suggestions for reforming of Turkish Tax System
3.To be able to analyze the theories developed about the reasons of public expenditures
4.To be able to interpret the economic and social effects of public expenditures
5.To be able to evaluate the economic reasons of the state
Recommended or Required Reading
1.• Case, K.E., Fair, R.C., Oster, S. (2008). Principles of Economics (9.ed.).Prentice Hall Publishing.
2.Public Finance, Prof. Dr. Hakan AY, Dokuz Eylül University Press, 7th Edition, 2022.
3.Pehlivan, O. (2010). Public Finance. Trabzon: Derya Bookstore
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The relevant pages of the resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Change in the financial area of the state role and function
Week 3 - Theoretical
Globalization and explains the change in fiscal policy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tax competition
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Tobin tax
Week 6 - Theoretical
Increasing rate and the rate of tax
Week 7 - Theoretical
Flat-rate tax Progressive tax transition
Week 8 - Theoretical
Flat-rate tax Progressive tax transition
Week 9 - Theoretical
Flat-rate tax Progressive tax transition
Week 10 - Theoretical
Income taxes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Consumption taxes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Income taxes to consumption taxes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Carbon Tax
Week 14 - Theoretical
Accountability
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination124125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
3
2
1
2
2
4
3
1
2
OÇ-2
5
5
2
1
2
2
4
3
1
2
OÇ-3
5
2
2
1
2
2
4
3
1
3
OÇ-4
5
4
2
1
3
3
4
4
1
2
OÇ-5
5
5
2
1
2
3
4
3
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026