1. Analyze demographic trends from an economic perspective.
2. Examine the economic and social challenges linked to demographic trends
3. Assess the socio-economic impact of interventions/policies that may affect demographic trends
4. Measure inequality and analyze its main consequences.
5. Examine the relationships between demographic dynamics and socio-economic development, with particular reference to the role of institutions.
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The course is held in the form of formal lectures with interactive sections and debates.
Students are expected to actively participate.
For attending students the evaluation is given by: In class activities (50% of the final mark) and a final written exam (50% of the final mark). The group assignment will be presented in a workshop at the end of the course. The final test will consist of 3 open questions
For non-attending students: final written test.The test will consist of 4 open questions.
Mortality and life expectancy
Fertility Flows
Impact on the labour market
Migration policies, welfare and integration
Indices of inequality and poverty
Inequality in Europe and developing countries
Intergenerational mobility
Discrimination and occupational segregation
Population growth and economic development
Role of the institutions
Population policies for sustainable development
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