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Public economics discusses the relationship between the individual and the state, which is sophisticated because the resources for all government expenditures ultimately must come from the private sector. The controversy in the relationship centers around the financial behavior of government including taxing and spending activities, and the use of real resources. Both involve the microeconomic functions of government, that is, the way government affects resource allocation and income distribution. This is why public economics matters. To examine the functions of government, public economics in analysis tools encompasses positive and normative analysis: positive analysis addresses issues of cause and effect (e.g., tax reduction and consumption outcome), and normative analysis addresses ethical issues (e.g., what is fairer or better). This course goes through the discussion aspects, theories, and analyses of public economics.
課程目標 Objectives
This course has the following objectives to achieve for students: (1) Understand important theories in public economics. (2) Use economic analysis tools to discuss public policies. (3) Critically review existing public policies that affect resource allocation and income distribution.
授課方式 Teaching methods
Lectures, class question discussions, and a mid-term presentation for lecture topic and a final presentation for case study. 【因應疫情之授課方式暨使用平台】 配合校方規定，「第一週上課」將採同步遠距課程，已選課學生請於以下 Google Meet 連結進入課堂：https://meet.google.com/zzh-hvht-jrn。此外，若日後因應疫情而需改採遠距授課，則會於本校網路大學本課程平台上公告 Google Meet 連結。
參考書/教科書/閱讀文獻 Reference book/ textbook/ documents
〔請遵守智慧財產權觀念，不可非法影印。教師所提供之教材供學生本人自修學習使用,不得散播及做為商業用途〕
No copies for intellectual property rights. Textbooks provided by the instructor used only for self-study, can not broadcast or commercial use
Primary material: 1. Lecture material. 2. Rosen, H. S., & Gayer, T. (2014). Public Finance. McGraw-Hill Education. [In Chinese: 財政學（第10版），黃智聰等人譯（2016），華泰。] Auxiliary material/outside reading: 1. For social dilemmas & externality: Fujii, S. (2017). Prescription for social dilemmas: psychology for urban, transportation, and environmental problems. Springer. 2. For public economics for urban activity and transportation: O'sullivan, A. (2018). Urban economics. McGraw-Hill Education.
彈性暨自主學習規劃 Alternative learning periods
本門課程是否有規劃實施學生彈性或自主學習內容（每1學分2小時）
Is any alternative learning periods planned for this course (with each credit corresponding to two hours of activity)?
否：教師需於「每週課程內容及預計進度」填寫18週課程進度（每1學分18小時之正課內容）。 No：The instructor will include an 18-week course plan in the weekly scheduled progress (each credit corresponds to 18 hours of instruction)
是：教師需於「每週課程內容及預計進度」填寫16週課程內容（每1學分16小時之正課內容），並於下列欄位填寫每1學分2小時學生彈性或自主學習內容。 Yes：The instructor will include a 16-week course plan in the weekly scheduled progress (each credit corresponds to 16 hours of instruction);the details of the planned alternative learning periods are provided below (each credit corresponds to two hours of activity).
學生彈性或自主學習活動 Alternative learning periods
勾選或填寫規劃內容 Place a check in the appropriate box or provide details
時數 Number of hours
學生分組實作及討論 Group work and discussion
參與課程相關作業、作品、實驗 Participation in course-related assignments, work, or experiments
參與校內外活動（研習營、工作坊、參訪）或競賽 Participation in on- or off-campus activities (e.g., seminars, workshops, and visits) or competitions
課外閱讀 Extracurricular reading
線上數位教材學習 Learning with online digital learning materials
其他（請填寫規劃內容） Other (please provide details)
每週課程內容及預計進度 Weekly scheduled progress
週次
日期
授課內容及主題
Week
Date
Content and topic
1
2021/09/19~2021/09/25
[Part 1: Basic] Introduction
2
2021/09/26~2021/10/02
Government size; Tools of positive analysis
3
2021/10/03~2021/10/09
Normative analysis I
4
2021/10/10~2021/10/16
Normative analysis II
5
2021/10/17~2021/10/23
[Part 2: public expenditure for resources] Public goods & externality
6
2021/10/24~2021/10/30
Social dilemmas I
7
2021/10/31~2021/11/06
Social dilemmas II
8
2021/11/07~2021/11/13
Benefit-cost analysis
9
2021/11/14~2021/11/20
Mid-term presentation
10
2021/11/21~2021/11/27
Political economy I
11
2021/11/28~2021/12/04
Political economy II
12
2021/12/05~2021/12/11
Education
13
2021/12/12~2021/12/18
Transportation and public transit
14
2021/12/19~2021/12/25
[Part 3: Distribution & taxation] Income distribution and poverty
15
2021/12/26~2022/01/01
Taxation
16
2022/01/02~2022/01/08
Final presentation
17
2022/01/09~2022/01/15
Final presentation
18
2022/01/16~2022/01/22
Outside reading
課業討論時間 Office hours
時段1 Time period 1: 時間 Time：星期四16:00-18:00 地點 Office/Laboratory：CM4044-2 時段2 Time period 2： 時間 Time：星期三16:00-18:00 地點 Office/Laboratory：CM4044-2
系所學生專業能力/全校學生基本素養與核心能力 basic disciplines and core capabilitics of the dcpartment and the university
系所學生專業能力/全校學生基本素養與核心能力 basic disciplines and core capabilities of the department and the university
課堂活動與評量方式 Class activities and evaluation
本課程欲培養之能力與素養 This course enables students to achieve.
紙筆考試或測驗 Test.
課堂討論︵含個案討論︶ Group discussion (case analysis).
個人書面報告、作業、作品、實驗 Indivisual paper report/ assignment/ work or experiment.
群組書面報告、作業、作品、實驗 Group paper report/ assignment/ work or experiment.
個人口頭報告 Indivisual oral presentation.
群組口頭報告 Group oral presentation.
課程規劃之校外參訪及實習 Off-campus visit and intership.
證照/檢定 License.
參與課程規劃之校內外活動及競賽 Participate in off-campus/ on-campus activities and competitions.
課外閱讀 Outside reading.
※系所學生專業能力 Basic disciplines and core capabilities of the department
1.培養對公共事務議題的倫理觀與社會責任實踐 1. Students will be aware of ethical issues in public affairs and able to practice social responsibility.
2.良好的溝通及領導能力 2. Students will be able to perform effectively in teamwork and be capable leaders.
3.批判思考及解決問題之能力 3. Students will be able to think critically.
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4.公共事務管理之專業知識 4. Students will have acquired professional knowledge in public affairs management.
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5.對國際與兩岸事務及有關趨勢之認識 5. Students will be aware of the current state and trends of international and cross-strait affairs.
※全校學生基本素養與核心能力 Basic disciplines and core capabilities of the university
1.表達與溝通能力。 1. Articulation and communication skills
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2.探究與批判思考能力。 2. Inquisitive and critical thinking abilities
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3.終身學習能力。 3. Lifelong learning
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4.倫理與社會責任。 4. Ethnics and social responsibility
5.美感品味。 5. Aesthetic appreciation
6.創造力。 6. Creativity
7.全球視野。 7. Global perspective
8.合作與領導能力。 8. Team work and leadership
9.山海胸襟與自然情懷。 9. Broad-mindedness and the embrace of nature