Course Unit Page
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Teacher Corrado Benassi
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Learning modules Corrado Benassi (Modulo 1)
Piero Pasotti (Modulo 2)
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Credits 10
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SSD SECS-P/01
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Teaching Mode Traditional lectures (Modulo 1)
Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
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Language English
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Campus of Rimini
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Degree Programme First cycle degree programme (L) in Economics of Tourism (cod. 8847)
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Course Timetable from Sep 20, 2021 to Dec 07, 2021
Course Timetable from Oct 01, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.


Academic Year 2021/2022
Learning outcomes
The successful student should know the basics of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis. S/he will be able to understand how markets work, to identify relevant market models, and to apply microeconomic principles in looking at the real world; and s/he will be able to understand the basic principles of macroeconomics, and to connect them to the current problems of the macroeconomy, like unemployment, inflation and public debt.
Course contents
Part I: Introduction
- General introduction to economics
- Demand, supply and the working of markets
- Different views about the economy
Part II: Microeconomics
- Demand and supply once again
- Consumer choices
- Firms in competitive markets
- Market efficiency and government policies
- Firm behaviour and market structure: imperfect competition
- Public goods and externalities
- Information and the markets
Part III: Macroeconomics
- The data of the macroeconomy
- The real economy in the long run
- Interest rates, money and prices in the long run
- Short run economic fluctuations
- Open-economy macroeconomics: basic principles
- The European monetary union
Part IV: Further topics
- The economics of factor markets
- International trade
- Income redistribution and political philosophy
Readings/Bibliography
N. Gregory Mankiw and Mark P. Taylor, Economics (last edition), Cengage Learning, Andover, UK.
Teaching methods
This is a taught course with lectures. Specific classes for
exercises and discussion will also be held.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of an oral discussion of the material covered in class; it will possibly held online, depending on the overall health situation. During the lecture period, the possibility of partial assessment will be offered. Students are required to register in advance for the exam through AlmaEsami according to the general rules of the School of Economics and Management. Grading is on a 30 point basis, with minimum pass grade 18/30 (18-23: sufficient; 24-27: good; 28-30: very good; 30 plus distinction: excellent).
Teaching tools
Traditional lectures will be coupled with active students'
participation. Handouts will be available for students.
The course is provided with e-learning support.
Office hours
See the website of Corrado Benassi
See the website of Piero Pasotti