BPV_AIPP Introduction to Public Policies

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Filip Hrůza, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. JUDr. Ivan Malý, CSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Vojtěch Müllner, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Marek Pavlík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Ivan Malý, CSc.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Wed 8:00–9:50 P312, except Wed 18. 9., except Wed 6. 11.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 35/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides essential knowledge about Public Policy process and explains why and how it is useful for economists. The aim of the course is to give the students a chance to understand principles of public policy as well as understand link between policy and economics issues. Students will be also able to understand and partly analyze selected current policy issues.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to
- understand basic public policy approaches and its meaning for economics
- find arguments for as well as against given policy issue
- analyse (at basic level) selected policy issues
- write an essay which means to write and work with scientific papers and be able to formulate his/her own opinion
- identify economics consequences of selected policy problems and issues.
- see the complexity of public policy and be able to avoid making simplified statements about policy issues.
Syllabus
  • Part 1 Introduction to public policy
  • - Public policy - basic principles, values, and concepts for public policies study
  • - Policy formulation and design and the role of policy actors
  • - Policy aims and instruments
  • - Policy implementation and evaluation
  • - Introduction to methods of of public policy research
  • Part 2 – Selected topics - case studies. At the beginning of the course the list of topics will be announced. This approach enables to follow actual cases and issues as well as an invitation of incoming academics from foreign universities or experts from practical field. For example:
  • - Public policy towards the civil society
  • - EU – how policy formulation affects allocation of resources
Literature
    required literature
  • DUNN, William N. Public policy analysis. Sixth edition. Taylor & Francis, 2018. ISBN 9781138743830
  • HOWLETT, Michael, M. RAMESH and Anthony PERL. Studying public policy : policy cycles and policy subsystems. Third edition. Ontario: Oxford university press, 2009, vii, 298. ISBN 9780195428025. info
    recommended literature
  • PETERS, B. Guy. Advanced introduction to public policy. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 2015, x, 203. ISBN 9781781955765. info
  • DYE, Thomas R. Understanding public policy. 11th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, xvii, 356. ISBN 0131174525. info
Teaching methods
The course is organized as lectures and class discussions.
Assessment methods
To successfully finish the course the student need to - participate in a group presentation - take an online midterm test - have at least one attendance - Take the final test (exam) All activities are rewarded with points. Based on a total sum of points the grade is set. Details are set and explained at the beginning of the semester and published in the study materials.
The final grade is a total sum. Grades are set as follows E 60+, D 66+, C 73+, B 82+, A92+.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
It is highly recommended to discuss specific issues and needs before the problem will arise. Examples: If student will arrive during the semester and miss the beginning of the curse; if the student needs to finish the course earlier etc. It is usually possible to find a solution but is it necessary to discuss it with teacher before.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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