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EQB7006 FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Examine the contemporary issues in fiscal
administration especially in developing countries;
(2) Analyze the government budgetary process from the
economic and political economy perspectives;
(3) Analysis of issues related to fiscal federalism and fiscal
administration in a multi-level system of government;
and
(4) Assess the costs and benefits of government
investment projects, taking into consideration the
criteria of efficiency and equity, in the interest of the
society.
Synopsis of Course This course is concerned with public goods and public
Contents choice associated with fiscal administration, taking into
consideration the criteria of efficiency and equity, as well as
how politicians and bureaucrats influence budgetary
outcomes. It examines taxation and expenditure policies of
the government and discusses alternative means of
financing government expenditures as well as costs and
benefits of government investment projects. It also focuses
on fiscal federalism, federal finance, as well as
intergovernmental relations and financial adjustment.

Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment :50%
Final Examination :50%

Main Reference (1) Mikesell, John L. (2011), Fiscal Administration:
Analysis and Application for the Public Sector, 8 ed.,
Boston: Wadsworth.
(2) Premchand, (1983), Government Budgeting and
Expenditure Contorls: Theory and Practice, IMF.
(3) Weiss, J., (1995), Economy Policy in Developing
Countries: The Reform Agenda, Prentice Hall.
(4) Waynes, N., (1997), The Economic of Developing
Countries, Prentice Hall.

EQB7007 ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOUR

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Interpretation of theories, principles and concepts
applicable to the study of Administrative Behavior.
(2) Evaluate how the study of organisational behaviour can
assist us in improving managerial processes and
practices;
(3) Critically evaluate models and theories explored
throughout the module and demonstrate reflexivity and
analytical skills which will support their managerial
development; and
(4) Demonstrate competence in critical reasoning and
decision-making.

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