Learning objectives
On completion of the course the students
1) should understand the nexus between main macroeconomic and financial variables;
2) should understand the content of documents and articles on macroeconomic and financial issues.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
The module is designed to provide students with a detailed introduction to the subjects of economic and financial systems analysis. The main subjects cover such areas as macroeconomics, monetary economics, functions and architecture of the financial system, financial instruments, markets and institutions.
Full programme
Part 1
Economic System
- Functions and architecture of the economic system
- Macroeconomics
- Monetary and financial economics
Part 2
Financial System
- Functions and architecture of the financial system
- Financial instruments
- Financial markets
- Financial institutions
- Financial regulation
and supervision.
Bibliography
Teaching notes provided by the instructor.
Teaching methods
The course includes both theoretical lessons and exercises. Frontal
moments and interactive moments with the students will be alternated
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam (1 hour and 30 minutes).
The knowledge and understanding will be assessed with two open
questions or exercises (each worth 5 points), which ask a short answer that is
specifically aimed at verifying the knowledge of the concepts and
principles discussed in the course.
The communication skills, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge through appropriate arguments and reflections and the autonomy of
judgment will be assessed with two open questions (each worth 10
points), structured on several points which require the articulation of a
discourse which integrates different notions acquired during the course in
a coherent and logical way.
Learning skills will be assessed on the basis of an assessment across the
various answers to the different questions of the exam.
In the event of a continuing health emergency, and depending on its
evolving, the exams may take place in attendance, in mixed mode, or
only online for everyone (that is, remotely). Before the exam, the teacher
will timely give information about the chosen modality through the Esse3
system.
Optional work in groups realized during the course can add up to 3 points
to the final evaluation.
Other information
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