Information Package / Course Catalogue
Public Expenditure Analysis
Course Code: MLY413
Course Type: Area Elective
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

To examine the economic structure of the public sector and to provide students with a contemporary perspective by demonstrating recent changes in the public economy.

Course Content

The types and structure of public expenditures, public expenditure in the European Union, advanced information on public spending in the world and the problems of spending policy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Aynur UÇKAÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrates an understanding of the classification of public expenditures.
2.Understands the relationship between globalization and public expenditure.
3.Understands the impact of public expenditures on economic development.
4.Understands market failures and the role of the state.
5.Can interpret the problems of public expenditures and spending policies in the world and in Turkey.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kirmanoğlu, Hülya ( 2021).Analysis of Public Economics, Beta Publication, Istanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Types of Public Expenditures
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Structure of Public Expenditures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of Public Expenditures
Week 4 - Theoretical
Definition of Public Expenditure Problem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Approaches to the Classification of Public Expenditures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Thoughts on the Determination of Public Expenditure Area and Dimensions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Analysis of Public Expenditure Policy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Globalization and Its Influence on Government Expenditure Patterns
Week 9 - Theoretical
Public Goods and the Optimal Level of Production
Week 10 - Theoretical
Externalities
Week 11 - Theoretical
Assessment of Social Costs and Benefits
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Role of Government in Addressing Market Failures
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problems of Public Expenditures and Expenditure Policy in the World
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
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
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-5
5
5
3
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026