Economics, Public Economics, Second Cycle

Education facts

Code: NA432A

The course deals with various issues in public economics such as, public goods, externalities, commodity and income taxation, with a focus on efficiency and to some extent also distribution. The course also covers political economy and models for voting in democratic elections and rent-seeking. Students conduct a deeper analysis on a topic in public economics by writing and presenting an individual report.

Entry requirements

First-cycle courses of 75 credits in Economics including an independent project of 15 credits. In addition, successful completion of the course English 6/ English level 2 from the Swedish Upper Secondary School or equivalent is required.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Economics, Public Economics, Second Cycle

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %