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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PF702 |
| Name | Environmental Problems and Public Economics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAŞİM AKÇA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide advanced analyses of environmental problems with public economics theories and to provide the ability to evaluate the mutual effects of environmental externalities, natural resource management and climate change on public finance in a critical and analytical framework. It also aims to provide students with the competence to integrate public economics approaches with theoretical models and advanced policy analyses in solving environmental problems.
Course Content
The course covers advanced analyses of environmental problems with theories of public economics. The effects of environmental externalities on public finance within the framework of Pigou and Coase approaches are analysed. Evaluates the effectiveness of public economic instruments in combating environmental problems. Discusses the reflections of environmental policies on public economy. Discusses the interrelationship between climate change and public economy. Evaluates the theoretical and practical approaches to the solution of environmental problems in Turkey through public economy policies. Makes a comparative analysis of global environmental problems from the perspective of public economics.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Baumol WJ, Oates WE. The Theory of Environmental Policy. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press; 1988.
Notes
Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2023). The effects of environmental taxes, renewable energy consumption and environmental technology on the ecological footprint: Evidence from advanced panel data analysis. Journal of Environmental Management, 345, 118857. Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2024). Effectiveness of environmental protection expenditures and resource tax policy in the Netherland's load capacity factor: Do government effectiveness and renewable energy matter? Evidence from Fourier augmented ARDL. Resources Policy, 92, 105030. Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2024). Does the composition of environmental regulation matter for ecological sustainability? Evidence from Fourier ARDL under the EKC and LCC hypotheses. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(12), 4305-4323. Aydin, M., & Bozatli, O. (2023). The effects of green innovation, environmental taxes, and financial development on renewable energy consumption in OECD countries. Energy, 280, 128105. Aydin, M., & Bozatli, O. (2022). Do transport taxes reduce air pollution in the top 10 countries with the highest transport tax revenues? A country-specific panel data analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(36), 54181-54192. Coskun, I. T., & Bozatli, O. (2022). Negatif dışsallıkların çözüm yollarının WINGS yöntemi ile değerlendirilmesi. Business and Economics Research Journal, 13(2), 257-270.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | ) Analyses the place of environmental problems in public economic theories at an advanced level. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the effects of environmental externalities on the public sector. |
| LO03 | Critically analyse the effectiveness of fiscal instruments (tax, emission trading, subsidy, regulation) used in environmental policies. |
| LO04 | Discusses the role of the public sector in the management of natural resources. |
| LO05 | Interpret the interaction between climate change policies and the public sector. |
| LO06 | Analyses comparatively the public economic policies towards environmental problems in Turkey and global context. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of finance, economics and public policy | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes comparative analyses of different schools of economics and fiscal approaches | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the discipline of finance from an interdisciplinary perspective by associating it with fields such as law, economics, public administration, business administration and accounting. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the numerical and statistical data obtained in the field of Finance by using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and to evaluate the current developments in the field | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads academic or professional studies in the field of finance | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce effective solutions by transforming academic and professional knowledge into practical applications in the field of finance | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the legislation by being aware of the legal regulations related to financial events | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses the necessary level of computer software and information and communication technologies in the professional field | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to systematically transfer the original researches prepared in the field of finance to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual form by using scientific research methods. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To have social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing the data related to the field of finance. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values and to act accordingly | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Issues and Public Economics: Theoretical Framework | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Environmental Externalities: Pigou and Coase Approaches | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Environmental Problems and Public Economics Instruments | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Environmental Taxes | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Environmental Regulations | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Environmental Subsidies and Environmental Protection Expenditures | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Emission Trading System | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Climate Change and Public Policies-I | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Climate Change and Public Policies-II | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Sustainable Development and Public Economics | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Global Environmental Issues and Public Economics | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Environmental Risks and Public Economics | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Environmental Problems in Turkey: Public Economics Perspective-I | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Environmental Problems in Turkey: Public Economics Perspective-II | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||