Course: Tax Theory and Policy

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Course title Tax Theory and Policy
Course code UEV/PDTP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Černohorský Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The Tax Theory: The fundamentals conceptions of tax Tax effectiveness Tax incidence Tax stimuli Tax equity Optimal taxes The Tax Policy: The fundamentals of tax policy Macroeconomic effects of taxes Fiscal federalism Personal Incoming Taxes Corporate Taxes Excise Taxes Property Taxes, Social Insurance Ecological Taxes

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Methods of individual activities, Demonstration, Projection, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to extend theoretical knowledge and acquaint the students with possible taxation incidences on the economic behaviour. The course supplements from the point of view of redistributing processes basic overview of the economic and social policy issues.
Students will be able to apply acquired knowledge in the macro-, meso- and microsphere.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Student performance assessment, Creative work analysis, Didactic test, Presentation

The assignment is granted upon completion of the seminar tasks. The examination will be granted oral, written or both way.
Recommended literature
  • Kaplow, L. The Theory of Taxation and Public Economics.. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-691-14821-2.
  • Kubátová, K. Daňová teorie a politika. 6. akt. vyd.. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7478-841-3.
  • STEJSKAL, J.:. Daňová teorie a politika (kombinované studium). I. díl. 1 vydání. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, FES, 2008..
  • STEJSKAL, J.:. Daňová teorie a politika (kombinované studium). II. díl. 1 vydání. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, FES, 2008..
  • ŠIROKÝ, J. Základy daňové teorie s praktickými příklady. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7478-785-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics of Public Sector (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Enterprise Management (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics of Public Sector (2016) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Enterprise Management (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics of Public Sector (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Enterprise Management (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer