Learning objectives
On completion of the course the students
1) should understand the nexus between main microeconomic, macroeconomic, industrial and strategic variables;
2) should understand the content of documents and articles on microeconomic, macroeconomic, industrial and strategic issues.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
The module is designed to provide students with a detailed introduction to the subjects of economic and industrial systems analysis. The main subjects cover such areas as microeconomics, macroeconomics, industrial organization and strategic analaysis.
Full programme
Part 1: Fundamentals of Economics
- Economics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
Part 2: Industrial Organization
- Structure-Conduct-Performance Paradigm
- Resource-Based View
- Strategic Analysis
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 multiple choice questions (12 points) or exercises (9 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 one open question (9 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.
It is also possible, for students attending the course, to take the written test during a pretest (before the end of the course, usually the last week of class). The pretest will be agreed upon at the beginning of the course and will have the same structure as the official exams. It is mandatory to register for the pretest; a special registration procedure will be opened for registration on the course on Esse3. Students will be notified in the classroom and by email of the opening of registration and the deadline by which to register.
Optional work in groups realized during the course can add up to 3 points to the final evaluation.
Other information
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