DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
POLI 472: PUBLIC FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
SECOND SEMESTER, 2013/2014
VENUE: KAB
TIME: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
LECTURER: DR ABDULAI KUYINI MOHAMMED
Course Title
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PUBLIC FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
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Course Code
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POLI 472
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Course Description
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Public Finance examines the role of
governments in market-oriented economies and the effects of government
policies in resource allocation (efficiency) and income distribution
(equity). In other words, Public Finance is the study of the role and nature
of the government sector in the economy of a country. The course addresses
the following questions: What role should and does government play in the
economy? What are the effects of government spending, borrowing, and taxation
on efficiency, equity and economic stability and growth? The course covers
economic analysis, statistical evidence and historical and current fiscal
policy debates in Ghana and around the world. Policy topics such as fiscal
crises, budget surpluses/deficits; tax reform; social security, public goods,
and externalities; fiscal federalism; public investment; and cost-benefit
analysis are also examined.
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Purpose and objectives
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The course provides students with an
understanding of the underlying economic frameworks that are appropriate to
the study of social outcomes. It also helps them to appreciate the different
market environments in which government decisions must be made. Finally, it
enables students to use a rational approach in the evaluation of government interventions
and programs.
The subject is a fundamental field of study
for any student who is interested in public affairs and the role of
government in market economies.
At the end of this course student should be
able to:
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Week No.
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Date
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Lecture Course
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Tutorials
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Venue
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Assessment
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1
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Feb. 11, 2014
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Introduction to Public Finance
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Lecture: KAB
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2
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Feb 18, 2014
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Welfare Economics
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Introduction to Public Finance
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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3
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Feb 25, 2014
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Welfare Economics
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Welfare Economics
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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4
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March 4, 2014
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Market Failure and Externalities
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Welfare Economics
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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5
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March 11, 2014
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Public and Private Goods
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Market Failure and Externalities
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Lecture: KAB
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6
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March 18, 2014
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Public Revenue (Definition and Elements)
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Public and Private Goods
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Lecture: KAB
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7
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March 25, 2014
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Lecture: KAB
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Interim Assessment (30%);
3.30 pm
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8
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April 1, 2014
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Public Revenue (Taxation)
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Public Revenue (Definition and Elements)
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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9
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April 8, 2014
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Public Expenditure
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Public Revenue (Taxation)
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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10
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April 15, 2014
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Public Debt
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Public Expenditure
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Lecture: KAB
Tutorial:
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11
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April 22, 2014
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Fiscal Policy Debate in Ghana
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Public Debt
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Lecture: KAB
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12
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April 29, 2014
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Fiscal Decentralization in Ghana
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Budgetary System
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Lecture: KAB
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13
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Revision
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15 - 16
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Exam (70%)
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Reference
Texts
Buchanan, J.M. (1999). The demand and supply of public goods. Liberty Fund Incorporated:
Indianapolis.
Harvey, R. and Gayer, T. (2010), Public finance. (9th
edition). McGraw-Hill.
Hillman, A. L. (2009). Public finance policy: Responsibilities and limitations of government.
2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
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