Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Assoc. Prof. Aynur UÇKAÇ

Assoc. Prof. Sercan YAVAN

Assoc. Prof. Şansel ÖZPINAR

Lec. Demet AKDENİZ

Lec. Gülizar Seda YILMAZ

Lec. Tarık ILİMAN

Res. Assist. Erkam SARI

History of Public Finance

Course Code	: MLY212
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

The aim of this course is to examine the historical development of the concept of public finance and the fiscal systems applied in various civilizations. It aims to help students understand how the state's revenue and expenditure systems have evolved over time and how they laid the foundation for modern public finance. Additionally, the course focuses on the financial structures of the Ottoman and Republican periods to understand the historical transformation of public finance in Türkiye.

Course Content

This course covers the historical development of the concept of public finance and fiscal systems in different civilizations. It offers a broad historical perspective, ranging from the tax systems in early states to the fiscal regulations in Ancient Rome and Greece. Additionally, the financial structures of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic are examined, discussing how fiscal policies have changed and evolved over time. The course aims to provide an understanding of how historical fiscal transformations have influenced today's public finance.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Ali PETEK

Learning Outcomes

1.	The student will be able to explain the basic concepts of the history of public finance and its development process.
2.	The student will be able to conduct a historical analysis by comparing fiscal systems in different civilizations.
3.	The student will be able to evaluate and compare the fiscal structures of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic.
4.	The student will be able to analyze the impact of fiscal reforms on public finance.
5.	The student will be able to discuss significant fiscal crises in world history and their effects on public finance.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	• Falay N., (1996). Finance History. İstanbul: Filiz Kitabevi
2.	Butkiewicz, J. B. (2017). A History of Public Sector Finance in Western Europe. Cambridge University Press.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to the History of Public Finance; Definition, importance, and research methods of the history of public finance.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Fiscal Systems in Early States; Tax systems and the management of state revenues and expenditures in early societies.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Public Finance in Ancient Rome and Greece; Fiscal regulations, tax systems, and public finance in Ancient Rome and Greece.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Fiscal Systems in the Middle Ages; Feudalism, tax systems, and the financial power of the Church in the Middle Ages

Week 5 - Theoretical

Public Finance in the Renaissance and Early Modern Period; Fiscal structures during the Renaissance, state expansion, and sources of revenue.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Public Finance in the Ottoman Empire; The Ottoman fiscal system, tax policies, and treasury management.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Early Fiscal Structure of the Turkish Republic; Fiscal policies, tax reforms, and state budgeting in the early years of the Turkish Republic.

Week 8 - Theoretical

Fiscal Reforms in the 19th Century; 19th-century fiscal reforms in Europe and their effects on the Ottoman Empire.

Week 9 - Theoretical

Fiscal Policies in the 20th Century; The impact of world wars, economic crises, and public finance in the 20th century.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Development of Modern Public Finance; Foundations of modern public finance, budget processes, and public borrowing systems.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Welfare State and Public Expenditures; Growth of the welfare state, social security, and the increase in public expenditures.

Week 12 - Theoretical

International Financial System ;The development of international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and global fiscal structures.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Public Finance Practices in Türkiye ; Analysis of fiscal historical practices in Turkey and their impact on today's fiscal structure.

Week 14 - Theoretical

General Review and Practical Case Studies; General course review, evaluations, and discussions through historical examples.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	3	3	84
Midterm Examination	1	12	1	13
Final Examination	1	24	1	25
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	2	4	2	5	4	2	2
OÇ-2	4	4	3	2	4	2	4	4	2	2
OÇ-3	5	3	3	2	4	2	5	4	2	2
OÇ-4	5	4	2	2	4	3	4	5	2	2
OÇ-5	4	4	2	2	4	2	4	5	2	2