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Course title: Public Choice
Course code: KTEE334
Department: School of Economics and International Business
Course conducting: English
Credit hours: 3 credits
Prerequisites: Microeconomics (KTEE201)
- COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is intended to provide students with a foundational understanding of economic theories that explain the process of government choice making, the potential policy impacts that may occur, and discuss solutions, method to build a political system that balances actions and measures to restrain the government.
One of the important tasks of the Government is to correct market failures. The market is not always in a state of "free competition", there are always negative and positive externalities that require Government intervention to ensure social welfare. Similar to individuals and households, the Government also has operating purposes in the political system. Therefore, understanding the Government's democratic decision-making process is important in effective policy making.
- COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE
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No |
Contents |
Time allocation |
Examination and evaluation |
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Hour(s) on the class |
Essays, exercise, Assignments |
Self-study with teacher’s tutorials |
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Lecture |
Practice, Seminar |
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1 – 2 |
Overview on Public Choice |
4 |
1 |
3 |
9 |
CLO1,3,4,5,6 |
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3 |
The roles of government |
2 |
1 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
CLO1,3,4,5,6 |
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4 |
Issues surrounding elections |
4 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
CLO1,3,4,5,6 |
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5 – 6 |
Political benefits and costs for politicians |
4 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
CLO1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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7 – 8 |
The tyranny of the minorities |
4 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
CLO 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
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9 |
The roles of the constitution |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1.5 |
CLO4,5,9,10 |
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10 – 11 |
Public choice in practice |
6 |
0 |
3.5 |
13 |
CLO1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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12 |
Guest speakers |
0 |
3 |
2 |
10.5 |
CLO7,8,9,10 |
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13 – 14 |
Discuss Vietnam's issues |
3 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
CLO1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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15 |
Review |
3 |
0 |
2 |
14.5 |
CLO1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
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Total (hours) |
30 |
15 |
25 |
80 |
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- COURSE ASSESSMENT
- Score ladder: 10
- Type of assessment
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Form |
Evaluation content |
Evaluation criteria |
CLO |
Proportion |
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Evaluate the process |
Attendance |
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Number of times present in class + participating in lessons |
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10% |
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Mid-term test |
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Short test, 30 minutes |
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15% |
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Essay |
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Group report |
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15% |
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Summary assessment |
Final test |
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Theory test Multiple choice and/ or essay (45-90 minutes) |
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60% |
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Total: |
100% |
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*Note: Examination format and practical engagement activities may vary flexibly depending upon real situations and decided by the department.