Statistics, Economics, and Social Sciences

Learning goals The aim of the course is to present the basic principles and tools of modern economic theory - both micro and macroeconomics - showing at the same time their empirical relevance. This is achieved by integrating the theoretical exposition with the description of actual features of the Italian economy and of other national economies. Knowledge and understanding The lectures aim at allowing students to gain a general knowledge of the essential concepts used in economic analysis and a historical perspective of the development of the main theoretical approaches to the study of the economic system. Applying knowledge and understanding Students will learn the main lines of development of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories, including monetary theory, and will have a general view of economic policy. Making judgements The course aims at fostering students' ability to apply economic theory and methodology to the analysis of economic facts and of economic policy. These analytical abilities will be such to be also applied to current phenomena. Communication skills Frontal teaching and preparation of oral examination allows students to acquire mastering of elementary techniques and of communication skills properly belonging to the fields of economic analysis. Learning skills Students who pass the exam will have acquired analytical methodologies which ail allow them to tackle themes proper of other courses and to discuss current economic facts.