Syllabus data

Teacher name ： KIM Youngrok
Course Title
Public Finance
Course Title in English
Public Finance
Course Type
Major Courses
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Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBG2MCA1
Credits
2.00Credits
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Type of Class
講義 (Lecture)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Fall semester)
Instructor
KIM Youngrok
Affiliation
School of Economics and Management
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
3／5／10／16／17
Office Hours and Location
Tuesday 12:00~13:00
Research Building 2 419
Contact

k919y023@guh.u-hyogo.ac.jp 

kim@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
1◎／2◎
Corresponding Graduate School DP
ー
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
【講義目的】
Public finance covers various topics on public policy. This course addresses both theoretical and empirical issues in public policy.
【到達目標】
Students should be able to obtain the foundations, especially for empirical analyses of public policy, and discuss them with other students.
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Government intervention; Market failure; Public policy; Long report
Course Overview and Schedule
【講義内容】
Students should be able to understand the economic approach to analyzing public policy issues and should be able to describe and illustrate how to model and solve empirical challenges.
【授業計画】
1. Course guidance (to announce the details of this course)
2. Public policy in practice
3. Theoretical tools of public finance
4. Empirical tools of public economics (1): Correlation and causality
5. Empirical tools of public economics (2): Randomized trials
6. Empirical tools of public economics (3): Quasi-experiments
7. Market failure
8. Externalities: problems and solutions
9. Public goods
10. Taxation in theory and practice
11. Behavioral public finance (1)
12. Behavioral public finance (2)
13. Discussion and Presentation (1)
14. Discussion and Presentation (2)
15. Discussion and Presentation (3)
In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits
Uses of Generative AI
Completely forbidden
Precautions for using Generative AI
In this course, the use of generative AI is strictly prohibited. Any use during class is forbidden, and if a violation is discovered, credits may not be granted or may be revoked.
Regardless of whether generative AI is used or not, students must pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”
Textbook
Materials will be distributed during classes
References
Public Finance and Public Policy, 7th Edition / J. Gruber : Worth Pub , 2022 ,ISBN-10: 1-319-28110-9
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
【予習】 Before each lecture, the students are required to read the corresponding chapter of the textbook and some academic paper related to each topic. (60min)
【復習】 After the class, the students should review the contents of the lecture and the academic papers introduced within the lecture. The students are also expected to conduct some econometric exercises if necessary. (60min)
Contents of Active Learning
There is a discussion among students.
Grading Criteria and Methods

Method of Evaluation

  • Written Examination: 50 points

  • In-class Quizzes: 50 points
    The total score from quizzes administered during the course will be used for evaluation.

  • Attendance: Attendance will be reflected in the overall grade as part of the assessment of students’ learning attitudes.

Grading Criteria
Students who demonstrate an adequate understanding of the fiscal system, its current conditions, and related issues will be evaluated according to the level of achievement of the abilities stated in the course objectives and learning outcomes. Grades will be assigned as follows, and course credit will be awarded accordingly:
S (90 points or above), A (80 points or above), B (70 points or above), C (60 points or above)

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Announce after class after grading is complete
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
Students are required to participate in discussion proactively.
Practical Education
This lecture does not apply.
Remarks
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.