Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BUDGET AND PUBLIC FINANCE MLY4005 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 7.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Ceyhun GÜRKAN
Assistants
Goals This course deals with the budget issue, which is an important tool in allocating public resources for fourth grade students. It aims to provide information about public financial management system and budget system in our country at the level of learning and understanding.
Course Content Throughout the semester, the course will focus on the application side of the budget system, along with the theoretical developments and concepts, and discussions. In this context, primarily resource allocation process and budget problem in the public sector; representative democracy, collective dilemmas, the intervention of the state on the economy, the issue of budget purse. After the definitions related to the public sector, budget theory is introduced, together with budget principles and system, policy making, planning and budget process are examined. In the light of the theoretical debates and recent budget reform in Turkey the preparation, implementation and parliamentary processes are evaluated in budget process. In the context of the course, expenditures, income, financing and borrowing analysis are also carried out through budget accounts.
Learning Outcomes 1) Understanding policy making, planning processes and associating them with the budget process
2) Understanding and using budget concepts in an analytical framework
3) Understanding and analyzing budget expenditure, income, financing and borrowing structure
4) Understanding the sectoral and institutional budget in a basic form

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Resource allocation process in public sector Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week State intervention in the economy Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Budget financing and debt management Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
Public sector definitions Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Public sector aggregates and budget coding system in comparative perspective Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Introduction to budget theory Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week The political, economic and legal nature of the budget Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Budget principles and budget systems Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Budget systems and medium-term expenditure system Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Policy Making and Planning Process in Turkey Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Budgeting process and budget preparation in Turkey Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Parliamentary debate on the budget and External Audit Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Budget implementation, accountability and fiscal responsibilities Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Budget expenditure and revenue analysis Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Education and health budgets Lecture

Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Baki Kerimoğlu, Ulusal Ekonominin Sektörel Sınıflandırması ve Ulusal Hesapların Konsolidasyonu, Mali Kılavuz 22, Ekim Aralık 2003
Bütçe Nakit Dengesi ve Hazine Nakit Dengesi ile Borçlanma ve Finansmanı istatistikleri (www.hazine.gov.tr)
EUROSTAT, Government Finance Statistics, http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/government-finance-statistics
H. Hakan Yılmaz (2007), İstikrar Programlarinda Mali Uyumda Kalite Sorunu: 2000 Sonrası Dönem Türkiye Deneyimi, TEPAV Yayını: Bölüm 1, Ekonomide Devletin Rolü, Etkinlik ve Devlet Müdahalesi Sorunu
H. Hakan Yılmaz (2015), Bütçe Hakkı Ders Notu
H. Hakan Yılmaz (2015), Eğitim, Sağlık, Sosyal Koruma Harcamaları ve Kamu Müdahalesi Ders Notu
H. Hakan Yılmaz, F. Emil, vd, (2013), Türk Bütçe Sisteminde Program Bütçe Anlayışına Geçiş, Maliye Bakanlığı,
H. Hakan Yılmaz, M. Biçer, (2010b), “Parlamentonun Bütçe Hakkını Etkin Kullanması Noktasında Yeni Bütçe Sisteminin Değerlendirilmesi”, Maliye Dergisi, Sayı 158, s. 213-237
İzak Atiyas, Şerif Sayın; Siyasi Sorumluluk, Yönetsel Sorumluluk ve Bütçe Sistemi: Bir yeniden Yapılanma Önerisine Doğru, TESEV yayını, 1997
J.E. Stiglitz (2004), Economics of the Public Sector, Sec. Ed
Kamil Mutluer, Erdoğan Öner, Ahmet Kesik; Bütçe Hukuku, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, Mayıs 2009
Peter M. J., (2009), "The Size and Scope of the Public Sector", Public Management and Governance, Ed. Tony B., Elke L., (2009)

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
PY150000
PY250000
PY350000
PY450000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 3 10
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 1 15
Midterm Exam 1 1.5
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 1.5
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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