By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Identify and analyze the key issues and debates in government spending, taxation, financing, and financial control, including their implications for economic efficiency, equity, and stability. Apply economic principles and theories to evaluate the impact of fiscal policies on resource allocation, income distribution, and economic growth. Evaluate the effectiveness of public finance reform initiatives in addressing contemporary challenges and promoting sustainable economic development, with a focus on Turkey's experience. Critically assess the role of government intervention in the economy, including its limitations and potential unintended consequences, in the context of public finance. Analyze fiscal policy tools and instruments used by governments to achieve macroeconomic objectives, such as price stability, full employment, and sustainable growth. Apply quantitative methods and analytical techniques to analyze fiscal data and assess the fiscal health and sustainability of government finances. Synthesize knowledge of public finance theory and policy to develop informed perspectives and recommendations on fiscal issues and challenges facing modern economies, including Turkey.