The two main Objectives are: 1) to understand the basic logic behind the economic choices of individuals and firms; 2) to gain the basic concepts of macroeconomics and how their trends are communicated and perceived by citizens.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and how to interpret a function on a Cartesian plane
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures on the premises of the University.
Assessment Methods
Written exam, 8 open questions, 1h. Bonus points (max 2) can be obtained through active participation in the classroom and contribute to the final grade.
Texts
The CORE Team, L' economia. Comprendere il mondo che cambia. Il Mulino
Contents
- the logic of individual choice in microeconomics - demand, supply, equilibrium and efficiency - the labour market - definition of GDP and its components - fiscal and monetary policies
Course Language
Italian
More information
On the KIRO web page of this course you can find: - Slides; - Additional readings; - All information concerning schedule, changes in timetable, etc
