00256 - Political Economics

Learning outcomes

Starting from the main theoretical models, students are expected to apprehend the bass models to understand the current debate on both micro and macroeconomics, along with the relevant policy implications. Moreover, they are expected to learn the main issues on economic development, based on a comparative approach.

Course contents

Students are expected to follow the program of the current year irrespectively from their actual enrollment year. The program of the course is made up of the following parts (those indicated are the chapters of the textbook "Economia", Giappichelli, III edition, 2009, see textbooks). Modifications or integrations to the program above will be communicated in class.

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Chapter 2

Part I - Microeconomics: agents

Chapter 3 - Chapter 4

Part II - Microeconomics: markets and efficiency

Chapter 6 - Chapter 7 - Chapter 8

Part III - Microeconomics: causes of inefficiencies and remedies

Chapter 9 - Chapter 10

Part IV - Macroeconomics: measuring and determining the GDP

Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

Part V - Macroeconomics: models and politics

Chapter 13 - Chapter 14 - Chapter 15

Readings/Bibliography

(1) Textbook: G. ANTONELLI, G. CAINELLI, N. DE LISO, R. LEONCINI, S. MONTRESOR,  Economia, Torino, Giappichelli,  Edition III 2009.
The following Chapters are compulsory: Ch.1, Ch.2, Ch.3, Ch.4, Ch.6, Ch.7, Ch.8, Ch.9, Ch.10, Ch.11, Ch.12, Ch.13, Ch.14 and Ch.15.

(2) Exercises: S. D'ADDONA, N. GRASSANO, S. MONTRESOR, Economia. Quesiti , Giappichelli, Torino,  Edition III, 2013 .  See the Chapters corresponding to those in the Textbook.

Teaching methods

No previous background in mathematics is required.

Assessment methods

* The examination consists of a written exam, after which (if passed with a minimum mark of 18/30) students are entitled to take an oral exam. Students are required to register for both write and oral examinations through the AlmaEsami web-page. Written and oral examination must be taken in the same session ("appello").

* Students with a formal proof of regular attendance of the classes will be allowed to study a different program and to take an intermediate exam.

* Program for students who need to integrate a limited number of credits.

i) 1-2 credits:

Exam: oral only

Evaluation: pass;

Textbook Chapters: Ch.8 for students with a macroeconomic background; Ch.14 for students with a microeconomic background

ii) 3 credits:

Exam: written plus oral

Evaluation: mark

Textbook chapters: Ch. 8 and 14

iii) 4 credits or more

Exam: written + oral

Evaluation: mark

Textbook chapters: Ch. 8 and 14 plus others to be agreed with the lecturers on the basis of individual programs.

Office hours

See the website of Riccardo Leoncini