ID:
180017-EN1
Dettaglio:
SSD: Political Economy
Duration: 18
CFU: 3
Located in:
BERGAMO
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
The goal of this course is to equip students with fundamental tools in economics to interpret and discuss current topics in political economy. Students will learn key concepts in economic theory and in the interpretation of empirical evidence to understand the processes and actors of economic policy decisions and comprehend their effects on economic and social development. At the end of the module, students will be able to use these fundamental economic tools to frame discussions around key questions such as, for instance: What are the effects of political regimes on inequality? Which features of political institutions are most likely to foster economic development?
Those required by the degree program.
Lectures.
The exam will consist of a written test that includes true/false questions, multiple-choice questions, and open questions/exercises. The test is designed to verify students' understanding of the models and their ability to apply them to interpret the characteristics of the governmental and economic systems.
Module 1: Inequality, institutions and public policies.
Module 1 of the course will cover the study of questions related to economic inequalities, social preferences as well as the role of public policies and institutions in economic decisions.
Students are recommended to register to the E-learning page of the course.