The course deals with microeconomic and macroeconomic issues related to two main thematic areas. The first concerns the regional economy, with particular regard to economic dualism, the processes of convergence and mitigation of economic fluctuations applied to both the Italian and European contexts, to European cohesion policy. The second, focuses on market dynamics, industrial policy, the economy of digital markets; policies for innovation and technology transfer.
The course includes practical applications using economic data. Students will become familiar with the consultation of some of the main national and international databases such as Eurostat, Istat, World Bank; OECD, as well as with the processing of data and the construction of economic indicators. The knowledge and skills acquired will make it possible to process, analyze and discuss the data within the reference economic context and within the framework of the relevant economic policies. Finally, students will acquire practical skills in the preparation of texts accompanied by data.
The course includes practical applications using economic data. Students will become familiar with the consultation of some of the main national and international databases such as Eurostat, Istat, World Bank; OECD, as well as with the processing of data and the construction of economic indicators. The knowledge and skills acquired will make it possible to process, analyze and discuss the data within the reference economic context and within the framework of the relevant economic policies. Finally, students will acquire practical skills in the preparation of texts accompanied by data.
Curriculum
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Part 1: Regional Economics
Reference textbook: Capello R., “Economia Regionale”, second edition, Il Mulino.
Selected sections from:
1. Introduction: Economics and Space
2. Theories of Regional Growth
(a). Productive structure and development
(b). Demand; Factor endowment
3. Theories of Local Development
(a). Territorial competitiveness and exogenous development
(b). Territorial competitiveness and endogenous development: agglomeration economies; innovation and proximity
Part 2: Market Dynamics and Industrial Economics
Reference textbook: Lotti, F., Meliciani, V., “Dinamiche industriali”, Il Mulino.
1. Overview of Chapters 1 and 3 of “Organizzazione industriale” (summaries provided via lecture slides)
2. From Market Structure to Industrial Dynamics (pp. 19–32)
3. Firm Entry, Exit, and Survival Processes (pp. 43–50)
Part 3: Applied Lab
During class hours, applied sessions will involve the use of databases and data processing (any additional reference materials will be provided during the course).
PLEASE NOTE:
- All slides used during lectures, along with all other relevant materials, will be made available exclusively on the course Moodle platform.
- The specific sections to study from the reference chapters will be detailed during lectures and will correspond to the topics covered in class and in the slides.
- Lotti, F., Meliciani, V. “Dinamiche industriali”, Il Mulino.
- Lynne Pepall, Dan Richards, George Norman, Giacomo Calzolari. “Organizzazione industriale”, quarta edizione, McGraw Hill. (summaries provided via lecture slides).
Programme
NOTE: All teaching materials and official announcements will be shared exclusively via the course’s Moodle page (MS Teams will not be used).Part 1: Regional Economics
Reference textbook: Capello R., “Economia Regionale”, second edition, Il Mulino.
Selected sections from:
1. Introduction: Economics and Space
2. Theories of Regional Growth
(a). Productive structure and development
(b). Demand; Factor endowment
3. Theories of Local Development
(a). Territorial competitiveness and exogenous development
(b). Territorial competitiveness and endogenous development: agglomeration economies; innovation and proximity
Part 2: Market Dynamics and Industrial Economics
Reference textbook: Lotti, F., Meliciani, V., “Dinamiche industriali”, Il Mulino.
1. Overview of Chapters 1 and 3 of “Organizzazione industriale” (summaries provided via lecture slides)
2. From Market Structure to Industrial Dynamics (pp. 19–32)
3. Firm Entry, Exit, and Survival Processes (pp. 43–50)
Part 3: Applied Lab
During class hours, applied sessions will involve the use of databases and data processing (any additional reference materials will be provided during the course).
PLEASE NOTE:
- All slides used during lectures, along with all other relevant materials, will be made available exclusively on the course Moodle platform.
- The specific sections to study from the reference chapters will be detailed during lectures and will correspond to the topics covered in class and in the slides.
Prerequisiti
In accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Degree Programme in Economics, students must have passed the examinations in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics in order to take the exam. A review of the fundamental concepts required to understand the course contents will be provided during lectures.Core Documentation
- Capello R. “Economia Regionale”, seconda edizione, Il Mulino.- Lotti, F., Meliciani, V. “Dinamiche industriali”, Il Mulino.
- Lynne Pepall, Dan Richards, George Norman, Giacomo Calzolari. “Organizzazione industriale”, quarta edizione, McGraw Hill. (summaries provided via lecture slides).
Attendance
Not mandatoryType of evaluation
The exam consists of a written test, with open-ended questions. An optional presentation of the laboratory results may also be offered and may entitle students to a bonus of up to three points in addition to the score obtained on the written test. Registration for examinations via the GOMP platform is mandatory; no exceptions will be allowed.