Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with a theoretical and empirical knowledge of the ways of change experienced by regional economies because of globalization processes. The contemporary globalization is framed in patterns of regional development. The empirical knowledge of changes in regional economies, shaped by the global market competition, is gained by contrasting different types of regional economies constituting the Italian economy. At the end of the course students will be able to display knowledge and understanding of globalization processes underlying the changes of regional economies.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
(1) The regional foundations of economic performance; (2) Models of regional development; (3) The globalization as a nexus of regional economies; (4) The international specialization of the Italian regional economies; (5) Prospects for lagging regions.
Full programme
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Bibliography
"A collection of papers" both in Italian and English, edited by the teacher (available on: Materiali didattici da scaricare)
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, class discussion, seminars and exam preparation (for the writing of the critical essay).
Assessment methods and criteria
Submitted written essay of approximately 1500 words (75%) and its discussion (25%).
Other information
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