Public Finance

Code:

D205

Acronym:

FN

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Legal Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S (since 15-09-2014 to 19-12-2014)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LDB	189	Oficial Study Plan LD	2	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The aim of this course is giving the students a global understanding of the public financing phenomenon, in the perspective of the State and other public entities. This understanding departs from the explanation of the need for public financing and the main financial policies the state has to pursue. We then move to the many questions raised by the national budget, including an analysis of public expenditure and income (namely, a first approach to the main principles of the tax system). The last part of the course studies the public entrepreneurial sector, the regional and local finances and the social security system.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should be able to identify the main problems concerning public finance.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction
2. The national budget.
3. Public expenditure.
4. Public revenue: taxes, asset and public debt.
5. Local and regional finance
6. State-owned enterprises.
7. The social security system.

Mandatory literature

Franco António de Sousa 1942-2004; Finanças públicas e direito financeiro. ISBN: 972-40-0690-5
Martins Guilherme d.Oliveira 1952- 202; A^lei de enquadramento orçamental. ISBN: 978-972-40-3271-9
Ribeiro José Joaquim Teixeira 1908-; Lições de finanças públicas. ISBN: 972-32-0673-0
Teixeira Glória 1965-; Manual de direito fiscal. ISBN: 978-972-40-4155-1

Complementary Bibliography

Pereira, Paulo Trigo; Economia e finanças públicas, Escolar Editora, 2012

Teaching methods and learning activities

Subjects will be taught in theoretical lectures; practical classes are aimed at the discussion of some specific issues and students' doubts.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

See the faculty's general regulations.