78719 - ECONOMICS I

Anno Accademico 2018/2019

  • 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 to economics
  2. Demand, supply and the working of markets
  3. Different views about the economy

Part II: Macroeconomics

  1. The data of the macroeconomy
  2. The real economy in the long run
  3. Interest rates, money and prices in the long run
  4. Short run economic fluctuations
  5. Open-economy macroeconomics: basic principles
  6. The European monetary union

Part III: Microeconomics

  1. Demand and supply once again
  2. Consumer choices
  3. Firms in competitive markets
  4. Market efficiency and government policies
  5. Firm behaviour and market structure: imperfect competition
  6. Public goods and externalities
  7. Information and the markets

Part IV: Further topics

  1. The economics of factor markets
  2. International trade
  3. Income redistribution and political philosophy

 

Testi/Bibliografia

N. Gregory Mankiw and Mark P. Taylor, Economics (4th edition), Cengage Learning, Andover, UK. ISBN: 978-1-4737-2533-1

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

SDGs

Consumo e produzione responsabili

L'insegnamento contribuisce al perseguimento degli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile dell'Agenda 2030 dell'ONU.