Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations
Course Code: MYL610
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of this course is understanding the relations between state and local governments.

Course Content

Traditional topics such as the theories of taxation and intergovernmental grants are combined with numerous overlooked subjects to reveal the dynamic and complex nature of state and local government fiscal behavior.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introducing the set of tools and methods about the course.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Why local governments exist
Week 4 - Theoretical
Why local governments are important for democracy?
Week 5 - Theoretical
The role of local governments at optimal allocation.
Week 6 - Theoretical
The role of local governments at optimal allocation.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Intergovernmental relations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Intergovernmental relations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sharing Responsibilities among Levels of Governments
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sharing Resources among Levels of Governments
Week 11 - Theoretical
The role of preferences similarity at optimal allocation: Tiebout Hypothesis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Determining the Optimal Size of Local Government
Week 13 - Theoretical
Intergovernmental fiscal transfers
Week 14 - Theoretical
The effects of intergovernmental grants on local governments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026