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.
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
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
