F1IP 4115 - Tax Policy and Equitable Growth

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of economic inequalities and the interplay between inequality and economic growth. It deals with core questions such as:

• How do economic inequalities vary across countries and evolve over the path of development?
• Which theories can explain the degree of economic inequalities and its dynamic?
• How can we explain differences in the degree of income and wealth redistribution accross countries?
• How do policies affect economic inequalities?
• What is the impact of the perception of economic inequalities on tax consent?
• Which types of policies can foster equitable growth?

We will look into these questions for developed and developing countries, rich and poor economies,

systematically contrasting results and analyses obtained from a national (i.e., how to redistribute within a Nation?), macro-regional, and gobal perspective (i.e., how to redistribute across Nations?).

Learning Outcomes :

• Identify and discuss global inequalities
• Evaluate the interplay between global inequalities and economic growth
• Apply economic tools to see whether/which economic policy may foster a reduction of global inequalities accompanied with more sustainable and equitable growth

Professional Skills :

• Understand statistical measures, their similarities and differences
• Analyze economic data
• Mobilize economic theory to make policy-recommendation

Basic knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics will be helpful.

Students will receive feedback on oral presentations in the end of the lecture where this presentation takes place.

Feedback on take-home papers and formal exams will be given by email.

• 1 oral presentation in group of 2 30%
• 1 take-home paper 30%
• 1 formal exam 40%

• In Class Presence: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
• Learning activities: 1 hour a week / 24 hours a semester
• Reading and Preparation for Class: 2 hours a week / 48 hours a semester
• Research and Preparation for Group Work: 1 hour a week / 24 hours a semester
• Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 1 hour a week / 24 hours a semester