78719 - ECONOMICS I

Anno Accademico 2017/2018

  • Docente: Corrado Benassi
  • Crediti formativi: 10
  • SSD: SECS-P/01
  • Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
  • Moduli: Corrado Benassi (Modulo 1) Matteo Maria Cati (Modulo 2)
  • Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 1) Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Rimini
  • Corso: Laurea in Economia del turismo (cod. 8847)

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

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.

Contenuti

Part I: Introduction

  1. General Introduction and basic principles

  2. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

  3. Demand, supply and the working of markets

 

Part II: Macroecomomics

  1. National income and production

  2. The Macroeconomy in the short and in the long run

  3. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply

  4. Money and banking

  5. Unemployment, inflation and public debt

  6. Economic growth

  7. International trade

 

Part III: Microeconomics

  1. Perfect competition in the short and the long run

  2. Monopoly and monopolistic competition

  3. Strategic behaviour and oligopoly

  4. Regulation and the working of markets

  5. Externalities and public goods

  6. Asymmetric information


Testi/Bibliografia

A. O' Sullivan, S.Sheffrin and S.Perez, Economics. Principles, Applications, and Tools (9th edition), Pearson International Edition, Pearson Education Ltd, Harlow UK

Metodi didattici

This is a taught course with lectures. Specific classes for exercises and discussion will also be held.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

The exam consists of a written test. Students are not allowed to bring books, personal notes or electronic devices, and are required to register in advance for the exam through AlmaEsami according to the general rules of the School of Economics, Management and Statistics. Grading is on a 30 point basis: 30 max (plus distinction), minimum pass grade 18/30.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Traditional lectures will be coupled with active students' participation. Handouts will be available for students.
The course is provided with e-learning support.

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Corrado Benassi

Consulta il sito web di Matteo Maria Cati