Learning objectives
[Educational Goals]
1. Knowledge: This course will allow students to make practical application of the principles of micro and macroeconomics that they have learned during their ‘Laurea Triennale’ (three-year degree); the goal is to better understand the mechanisms of economic growth – with a particular emphasis on the role of manufacturing – as described in the media.
2. Judgment: Students will improve their capacity to read and understand the contents of media articles - with special emphasis on the analysis of “new” industrial policies -, thereby learning how to independently evaluate the effects of public policies towards industries and firms.
3. Communication skills: This course encourages the communication skills of students, structuring talks on European topics (“EuroScenari”) in the following ways: (i) informal and collective discussion of media articles taken from the internet; or (ii) a paper presentation; the organization of both (i) and (ii) will be explained in class at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
[Pre-requisites] Basic tools of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
Course unit content
[Topics]: The first part of this course will present the main trends, tools, and indicators of the economic cycle, and gives a thorough analysis of the effects of the economic crises (e.g., COVID-19) The second part of the course will then examine the “manufacturing renaissance” taking place in all of the major Western advanced countries (first and foremost, in the EU and its "Regions"), and the effects of the “New Industrial Policy” on markets and firms (e.g., Industry 4.0).
Full programme
[Extended/detailed Syllabus]
Students will have access to Course Syllabus before classes begin.
The extended Syllabus will be published on the website ELLY of this Course: 'Scenari economici e monetari' (Dept. of Economics and Management).
Bibliography
[Textbook and papers] Students will have access to the required readings before classes begin.
Teaching methods
[Teaching methods]
The course will be taught following three main teaching tools:
1. Standard lectures
2. Guest speakers
3. (optional) “EuroScenari” (see above: Communication skills).
Assessment methods and criteria
[Examinations] Written exam (three 'open' questions on the whole program).
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
9, 11, and 12.
