Course Syllabus ECONOMICS WITH LAND REFORM AND TAXATION 3 Units
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers a comprehensive study of economics and the economics of land reform and taxation. Topics include important concepts in economics, circular flow of economic activities, demand and supply, theory of production, theory of cost and profit, different economic systems, national income accounting, monetary policy, international trade, cooperatives, globalization, and measuring and forecasting demand. The last part of the course deals with the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and principles of taxation. Current events will be dealt with in every session.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the student should be able to:
1. Appreciate the fundamental concepts of economics, and its application not only to a broader treatment, but also to personal exploits as well, performed task based on the fundamentals of economics and have related the basic economics concepts in view of the current economic problems; 2. Demonstrate how a market is driven by individual decision; 3. Utilize appropriate economic concepts and principles in evaluating economic problems, issues and other related economic concerns; and 4. Operate different equations in economics and graph various equations.
COURSE OUTLINE:
One (1) semester is equivalent to eighteen (18) weeks, or its equivalent of normally six (6) school days a week, or one hundred (100) days (CHED Memorandum Order No. 40, Series of 2008).
1 ST WEEK INTRODUCTION Getting to Know Each Other Course Orientation and Discussion of Syllabus CLASS SCHEDULE: EMAIL ADDRESS: tfvcdbaa@gmail.com CLASS WEBSITE: www.tfvc2014.weebly.com BH301 Wednesday 7:00-10:00 BM207 Wednesday 10:00-1:00 A204 Friday 3:00-6:00 BS302 Thursday 7:00-10:00 BC302 Saturday 4:00-7:00
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Marlon B. Raquel TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 394-6695
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2 ND WEEK ECONOMICS: AN INTRODUCTION Basic Terms in Economics Economic Resources Types of Economic Systems The Economizing Habit and the Tools of Economics National Development Goals
THE CIRCULAR FLOW OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES Economic Model of Production Economic Model of Income and Consumption The Circular Flows of Physical Goods and Money Income Inflows and Outflows
3 RD WEEK DEMAND AND SUPPLY The Market The Law of Demand Shifts in Demand Curve Supply Shifts in Supply Curve Market Equilibrium Shifts in Demand and Supply Elasticity of Demand and Supply
THEORY OF PRODUCTION Production Function The Law of Diminishing Returns Production Isoquant The Isocost Line The Least-Cost Combination Returns to Scale
4 TH WEEK THE THEORY OF COST AND PROFIT Cost Concepts Imputed and Opportunity Costs Fixed and Variable Costs Marginal and Average Cost Total and Marginal Cost The Shutdown Price
5 TH WEEK PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
6 TH WEEK PURE COMPETITION Pure and Perfect Competition A Note on Profits Profit Maximizing Output Loss Minimizing Case The Breakeven Price The Shutdown Price Long-Run Adjustments An Evaluation of a Competitive Market Page 3 of 9
7 TH WEEK MONOPOLY The PLDT Story Short-run Equilibrium Profit Maximization: Total Curve The Long Run Price Discrimination The Welfare Effects of Pure Competition Monopolies in Philippine Setting
IMPERFECT COMPETITION Monopolistic Competition Short-run Equilibrium Adjustments: Open Entry Welfare Effects of Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Collusion vs. Independent Action The Centralized Carte The Kinked Demand Curve The Profitability of Oligopolies The Welfare Effects of Oligopoly
8 TH WEEK NATIONAL INCOME ACCOUNTING GNP Accounting: Meaning, Purpose, and Limitations GNP Accounting: Expenditure Approach GNP Accounting: Income Approach Factor Contribution by Sector Gross domestic product vs. gross national product Current vs. Real GNP
9 TH WEEK MONEY AND MONETARY POLICY Functions of Money Money Supply Banks and Money Supply Functions of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Policies
INTERNATIONAL TRADE The Need for Trade Evolution of the Market Economy Is There a World Economy? Mercantilism Trade Practices and Policies Balance of Payments Some of Our Trade Problems
10 TH WEEK MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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11 TH WEEK GLOBALIZATION Philippines 2000 What is APEC? Peoples Assembly Labor Women Food Security Features of Globalization Present in the Philippines The Crisis of Globalization
12 TH WEEK COOPERATIVES History of Cooperatives The Cooperative Development Authority Cooperative Principle Types of Cooperatives Kinds of Cooperatives General Steps in Forming a Cooperative
13 TH WEEK MEASURING AND FORECASTING DEMAND Need for a Forecast Defining the Market Measuring Current Market Demand Forecasting Future Demand Forecasting Models Qualitative Techniques Choosing the Appropriate Forecasting Technique
14 TH WEEK PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
15 TH WEEK THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM Land Reform Before 1972 Coverage of CARP Creation of Support Services Land Distribution Funding the Agrarian Reform Law
16 TH WEEK TAXATION PART 1 Fiscal Policy Sources and Uses of Public Funds Taxation: A Tool Principles of Taxation Burden of Taxation Income Distribution The Uses of Fiscal Policy
17 TH WEEK TAXATION PART 2 Definition of: Income, Income Tax, Gross Income, and Taxable Income Personal and Additional Exemptions Computation of Individual Income Tax Filing of Returns and Payment Page 5 of 9
18 TH WEEK FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Note: Submissions of academic papers and assignments beyond the deadlines will not be entertained/accepted/approved!
Major Exams Four (4) major exams are usually given in a semester prelim, midterm, pre- final and final exams. However, in this class no prelim and pre-final tests will be given; only midterm and final exams will be administered to you. There are other requirements you need to submit in lieu of the prelim and pre-final exams which will be discussed below.
Read the instructions carefully and follow them. A student must be able to understand, distinguish, and synthesize the ideas studied in class. All answers must be written in a direct, comprehensive, and concise manner. In case of essays, long paragraphs, flowery words, convoluted sentences, and flattery will not impress the instructor. Remember that the exam is YOUR exam; it is meant to test your knowledge, not the instructors.
No prelim exam will be given. In lieu of this, you are required to submit THREE (3) CRITIQUE ESSAYS on three articles dealing with Philippine businesses and overall economy. Each essay must contain a minimum of 500 words. Look for essays (opinions, news, editorials) in different news sites, print them out, submit them to me for approval, and write your critical analysis on the articles.
There are three important components of your article review: 1. Summary of the news article one paragraph 2. Analysis on the points raised in the articles 3. Conclusion one paragraph
STYLE OF WRITING/ STANDARD FORMAT FOR ACADEMIC PAPERS (RESEARCH PAPERS AND CRITIQUE ESSAYS)
I want to reiterate (I always remind you in the class regarding this matter) several important points when you prepare and submit academic papers such as critique essays and research papers. These are the following:
1. Use 8.5" x 11" (short) white bond paper. 2. Use Times New Roman as your font type. 3. Use 12-point font size. 4. Double spacing is required for the entire essay except for quotations. 5. One inch in all margins is required. 6. Do NOT use sliding folder. 7. Prepare a Title Page of your paper (See the attached sample title page).
Deadline of submission: JULY 19, 2014 SATURDAY UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
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For the midterm exam, a combination of different types of tests will be given such as multiple- choice questions, enumeration, true-or-false questions, essays, etc. This will be a 100-point test. The midterm exam will be administered on DURING THE REGULAR MIDTERM EXAMINATION WEEK.
No exam will be given during the pre-final period, too. The class will be divided into several groups with five (5) members each.
Examples of research topics/titles:
1. A Comparative Study on the Economic Growth and Development among South Signal, Central Signal, and North Signal Villages in Taguig City 2. A Closer Look at Ayalas Development Plan for FTI Complex in Taguig City 3. A Rising Tiger: Analysis of Philippine Economy 4. A Study on the Employment Status of TFVC Alumni Who Graduated in 2013 & 2014 5. Survival of the Fittest: The Case of Mini-Stop and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores
Deadline of submission: SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 SATURDAY UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
For the final exam, questions will be composed of multiple-choice and essay questions. Coverage includes but not limited to the questions on short quizzes and the midterm exam. Final examination will be conducted DURING THE REGULAR FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK.
Short Quizzes There will be several short quizzes to be given for the entire semester. All questions are objective type. Questions could be enumeration, multiple choice, or true-or-false. No essay or definition of terms will be given. Each quiz consists of not less than 10 items but not more than 20 items. They will be given right after the lecture-discussion but the topics covered are those that have been discussed already and current events. This type of test will measure your memory and your knowledge about current events.
Online Assignments Four assignments will be given to you throughout the duration of the course. Assignments will be available two weeks before the deadline on our class website at http://tfvc2014.weebly.com. Look for the link with the heading ASSIGNMENT, i.e, Assignment No. 1, Assignment No. 2, Assignment No. 3 and Assignment No. 4 then click Economics with Land Reform and Taxation. Deadlines of submission are indicated below.
Assignment 1 12 July 2014, 11:59PM Assignment 2 9 August 2014, 11:59PM Assignment 3 6 September 2014, 11:59PM Assignment 4 4 October 2014, 11:59PM
Class Participation Class participation will measure your involvement during discussions. This class is not designed for a one-way process; this is a two-way communication. Therefore, recitation is of vital importance. If there is something that is not clear to you, you better ask. You are free to disagree with me or your classmates even at the middle of my lecture. Exercise your freedom of expression.
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GRADING SYSTEM:
Midterm Period: Final Period: Critique Essays 30% Midterm Grade 40% Midterm Exam 30% Research Paper 20% Class Performance 30% Final Exam 20% (Quizzes, Assignments) Class Performance 20% Class Standing 10% (Quizzes, Assignments)
FINAL GRADE = Midterm Grade (40%) + Final Period Grade (60%)
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
The moment you enrolled in the college, you agree to submit yourself to the school policies. Academic institutions are not social clubs; we have rules to follow.
Attendance It is your responsibility to come to class on our schedule and on time. I will be checking your attendance regularly. Inform me early if you will be late or if you will leave early. Anyone who gets a perfect attendance will receive additional 25 points on their midterm and final exam scores. Perfect attendance means being present in all class sessions. Those with excused absences will not be given the bonus grade.
A student who has incurred 11 hours of absences in a 3-unit subject during the regular semester shall be dropped from the roll and given a failing grade (Article VIII, College Student Handbook: The Fisher Valley College). The 5 th absence will qualify you to receive a W/F (withdrawal failure) mark. Necessary warnings will be given to you with excessive absences and names of students who have incurred 4 or more absences will be reported to the Associate College Director so that necessary notice can be given to the parents/guardian (No. 4, Policy Guidelines for Faculty).
Three (3) tardiness marks would mean one (1) day of absence. A student who leaves the classroom and stay out for the duration of the class period without the professors permission shall be marked absent (Article VIII, College Student Handbook: The Fisher Valley College). However, don't use this as an excuse for you to come to class late. This time allowance has been designed for working students and those who have children to take care of before going to school. Unavoidable circumstances like traffic are also given consideration.
Cellphone and Other Electronic Gadgets Policy I strongly discourage you using your cellphones, laptops, and other similar gadgets while we are having class discussions. It does not only distract me; it is also annoying to your classmates who are listening to my lectures. You are expected to demonstrate respect to everyone and avoid disruptive behaviors.
Make-up Exams I do not give make-up exams EXCEPT for serious illness or death in the family. Do not make other commitments on the scheduled dates of examinations. If you have your examination permit signed by the authorized school authorities and you fail to take the exam, you will get a grade of 50% or 5.0 on that particular exam. Failure to take the final examination because of unpaid tuition fee, on the other hand, would mean an INC grade. There is NO EXEMPTION.
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Academic Integrity You are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. Avoid cheating during quizzes and examinations. When you cheat, you are making a contribution to the degradation of the quality of your college education. Plagiarism will not be tolerated as well. In every academic paper you submit, make sure that you cite properly the authors/institutions of your references. Claiming something as your own when you actually copied it from someone is a clear violation. Hiring someone to do your assignments, research papers, or other related works is also an offense to academic integrity. Any violation committed will have a corresponding disciplinary action as outlined in the College Student Handbook.
Index Cards - You are required to submit a index card no later than the 3 rd class meeting containing the following information:
Front: a. Last Name, Given Name, Middle Name b. Student Number, Course, and Section c. Address (Provincial and Metro Manila) d. Contact Information (Cellular Phone and Email Address)
Include a 1 x 1 recent photo PASTED (NOT STAPLED) on the upper right corner of the index card.
Back: a. All exams, quizzes, and assignments
If you follow all these policies and submit all course requirements, you will surely survive in this course.
TEXTBOOK:
Nayve, Benito, and Virgilio Pagoso (2008). Principles of Economics. Paraaque City:Nelson Publication
REFERENCES:
Aban, Benjamin (2006). Law of Basic Taxation in the Philippines. Manila: National BookStore
De Leon, Hector S. (2005). Textbook on Agrarian Reform and Taxation. Quezon City: RexBook Store
De Leon, Hector S. (2008).Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Quezon City: RexBook Store, Inc.
Websites:www.gov.ph, www.neda.gov.ph, www.pids.gov.ph, www.nscb.gov.ph, www.econ.upd.edu.ph,www.census.gov.phNewspapers, video materials, etc .
Other books that deal with economics topics
Newspapers, websites, movies, and articles/research papers Page 9 of 9
ARTICLE TITLE 1 BY JUANA DELA CRUZ ARTICLE TITLE 2 BY MARIA PALAKAIBIGAN ARTICLE TITLE 3 BY PEDRO PENDUKA
Critique Essays Presented to Prof. Marlon B. Raquel, Course Instructor The Fisher Valley College
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Economics with Land Reform and Taxation Course
By
JUAN Z. MASIPAG BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY 2