88042 - International Economy (A-L)

Learning outcomes

The study and knowledge of micro and macro international economics are intended to enable students to understand the processes of international integration from the historical point of view and in the scope of global economic events. In particular, the aim is to provide students with the ability to read both in a positive and critical sense of international economic relations. On a professional level this means, in cases of high school profile, that students can acquire an autonomous capacity not only of interpretation, but also of processing analysis of economic data and international events related to integration phenomena.

Course contents

Institutional Section


Introduction to the subject


Labor productivity and comparative advantages: the Ricardo model


Specific factors and income distribution


The Heckscher-Ohlin model


The general model of international trade


The tools of commercial policy


Political economy and commercial policy


Trade policy in developing countries


Disputes on commercial policy


Seminar Section


Case studies

Readings/Bibliography

Krugman P. R., Obstfeld M., Melitz M. J. (2019) International Economics, Volume 1 Pearson.


Additional bibliographic material can be provided by the teachers.

Teaching methods

Lessons with the support of pptx and blackboard.





The institutional part of the course will be divided into lessons aimed at introducing students to the discipline, its major themes and its conceptual categories to learn economic reasoning.


In the seminar part of the course, the lessons will be interactive and may also include seminars. In this case, students will be required to prepare before the lesson with the readings indicated by the teacher on the topics that will be addressed.

Assessment methods

There are two intermediate tests for attending students.


The first part will consist of multiple choice and / or open answer questions.


The second part will consist of group work presentations.


The total tests will be written and will consist of:


- multiple choice questions


- open question that requires a broad and articulated answer


To take the exam it is essential to register for the test on Almaesami. Registrations expire five days before the test. There are no exceptions. It is advisable not to wait until the last moment to register to avoid system problems.


Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.





Evaluation criterion:


18-23: sufficient preparation and ability to analyze but related to a limited number of topics covered in the course, use of an overall correct language;


24-27: technically adequate preparation but with some limitations with respect to the topics covered, good analytical skills, even if not particularly articulated, expressed in correct language;


28-30: excellent knowledge of a large number of topics covered in the course, good analytical and critical skills, mastery of specific terminology;


30L: excellent and very in-depth and exhaustive knowledge of the topics addressed in the course, critical analysis and connection skills, mastery of specific terminology.

Teaching tools

For face-to-face lessons: slides, blackboard.


For any remote lessons: slides, paper, pen and 2 webcams.

Office hours

See the website of Marco Fabbri