The objective of the course is the understanding of the main economic policies and institutions and the analysis of their roles, functions and regulations. The course helps building a good economic knowledge on fiscal and monetary policies in closed and open economies, redistributive policy, and structural reforms, with a focus on current economic and political topics (i.e. the current debate on the Eurozone).
Curriculum
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teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course will concentrate on selected important economic policy issues and relevant economic tools. The specific topics will be of contemporary interest, and will be announced by the start of each year. In any year the topics covered are likely to include some of the following: Globalisation: effects on welfare, development and income distribution; ii Inequality; Global imbalances ; Tax, fiscal policy and unemployment; Monetary policy and exchange rate frameworks ; Financial integration and currency unions ; Financial crises and relevant policies ; endogenous growth, exhaustible resources and relevant policies.Core Documentation
Politica economica, A. Benassy-Quere, B. Coeure, P. Jacquet. J Pisani-Ferry, Il Mulino 2014Type of delivery of the course
lessons and seminarsType of evaluation
written exam teacher profile teaching materials
2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy (Chapter I)2. The limits of economic policy (Chapter II)
3. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter III)
4. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future (Chapter IV)
5. Exchange rate policy: international systems (Chapter V)
6. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures (Chapter VII)
7. Protectionism and trade agreements (Chapter VII)
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention (Chapter VI)
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union (Chapter VI)
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context (Chapter VIII)
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014).Type of delivery of the course
The course includes, in addition to lectures, a set of discussion sessions, dedicated to strengthening the applied component of the economic policy concepts included in the program and helping in the preparation of the examType of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test. A midterm, optional exam will (approximately) take place at the end of April: it will also be in the form of a written test. teacher profile teaching materials
2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Programme
1. Reasons, objectives, functions and instruments of economic policy2. Fiscal policy: scenarios and current context, with particular reference to the case of the European Union
3. Monetary policy: transmission channels, the role of the Central Banks, the debate on the Euro and the future
4. International relations and systems
5. Tax policies: redistribution and correction of market failures
6. Protectionism and trade agreements
7. The limits of economic policy
8. Growth policies: objectives, models, channels and public intervention
9. Regional policies with particular reference to the case of the European Union
10. Employment policies: the labor market, unemployment, objectives and policies in the current context
Core Documentation
“Politica economica. Teoria e pratica”, di Agnes Benassy-Quere, Benoit Coeure, Pierre Jacquet e Jean Pisani-Ferry (Il Mulino 2014)Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 3 lectures per week and it lasts 10 weeks. Lectures are dedicated to reinforce the applied aspects of the economic policy included in the program, and to assist the exam’s preparation. The course will provide seminars of experts involved in the implementation of the policies covered by the program.Type of evaluation
The exam is in written form. A part of the program is covered by a optional exam, which will be held approximately at the end of April, also in the form of a written test. Details on the examination and exemption methods will be announced at the beginning of the course.