Basic knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the theory of economic policy by discussing and comparing different schools of microeconomic and macroeconomic thought.

1. The concept of "free market" and of "market failure"
2. Economic development and environmental issues
3. Income distribution
4. Money
5. Consumption, savings and investment
6. Unemployment
7. Fiscal policy
8. Monetary policy
9) Financial regulation
10) Globalization

• 1.  (A) H. Bougrine, Ian Parker, M. Seccareccia Introducing Microeconomic Analysis Emond Montgomery Publications, Toronto, 2010 » Pagine/Capitoli: chaptersi 2, 7, 10, 11
• 2.  (A) H. Bougrine, M. Seccareccia Introducing Macroeconomic Analysis Emond Montgomery Publications, Toronto, 2010 » Pagine/Capitoli: chapters from 2 to 9, 11, 13

• Traditional lessons with occasional discussions.

• The exam aims to ascertain the student's overall understanding of the approaches to economic policy that different schools of thought provide and their implications for today's economy.
  The student can choose between an oral exam that lasts around 20 minutes and a 4000 word paper that discusses two of the issues presented during the lectures.

English will be used throughout the course

English will be used for all types of exam