• The course is designed to equip students with the necessary tools to analyze economic problems, policy choices, and their effects. It aims to deepen students' understanding of the effectiveness of economic policies in various macroeconomic contexts and market regimes.
• Specifically, the course aims to achieve two main objectives: firstly, to analyze the theoretical foundations essential for comprehending economic policy-related issues; and secondly, to examine case studies illustrating both successful and unsuccessful economic policies.
• Through the course, students will gain theoretical and methodological tools that are crucial for comprehending, analyzing, and addressing key economic policy issues. Emphasis will be placed on fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and balance of payments policies, with a focus on promoting growth, employment, and combating poverty and inequality.
• The course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic policy and its implications, preparing them to navigate the complexities of economic decision-making in real-world scenarios.

• Examine the principles and general theory of economic policy 
• Analyze the characteristics and effectiveness of economic policy instruments: Budgetary policy - Monetary policy - International financial integration and financial stability - Fiscal policy - Labor policies - Growth policies - Policies to combat poverty and income inequality
• Focus on policies for development and economic growth

Principles of Economics; Basic mathematics and statistics

•  Knowledge and understanding: Students will have to acquire knowledge of the main theoretical tools developed to understand the different economic policies and macroeconomic equilibrium and economic growth. Know and understand the general theory of economic policy and some peculiar aspects relating to the national or supranational context of reference. The teaching methods with which these results will be achieved will consist of: lectures, analysis and discussions of concrete cases, group work and in-depth seminars.
• Applied knowledge and understanding: Students will have to acquire knowledge of the historical evolution and functioning of economic policies and the main instruments of macroeconomic policy. Apply the knowledge acquired regarding the theory and principles of economic policy to analyze the problems connected to some issues relating to the behavior of institutions and economic agents in the different reference systems. The teaching methods with which these results will be achieved will consist of: lectures, analysis and discussions of concrete cases, group work and in-depth seminars. 
• Making judgement: Students will have to acquire knowledge of the theoretical principles and the use of the typical tools of economic policy which allow them to have a full capacity for judgment and analysis of the economic sciences, the activity of agents, the performance of the markets and national and international economic systems. The teaching methods with which these results will be achieved will consist of: lectures, analysis and discussions of concrete cases, group work and in-depth seminars, production of papers.
• Communication skills: Students will have to acquire the ability to discuss the main themes of economic policy, international economic and financial globalization with conceptual and terminological rigour. Acquire mastery of a language and terminology useful for presenting the problems related to economic policy in its various application areas. The teaching methods with which these results will be achieved will consist of: lectures, analysis and discussions of concrete cases, group work and in-depth seminars, production of papers.
• Ability to learn: Students will have to acquire the ability to continuously keep themselves updated on the evolution of economic policies and on the main issues of international economic current affairs. The teaching methods with which these results will be achieved will consist of: lectures, analysis and discussions of concrete cases, group work and in-depth seminars, production of papers.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

The reference manual will be supplemented by slides (handouts). The teaching material made available by the teacher can be found, together with other support activities, on the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Frontal lessons. In-person teaching method will be enriched with exercises and in-depth studies, which students will carry out using the University's Moodle platform

Innovative teaching methods

Organization of Research Labs in the classroom for carrying out group work on selected topics of Economic Policy. Each group of 5-8 students will be asked to develop a paper on the selected topic and present the research results in the classroom.

Attendance

In-class attendance advidable

Course books

Bénassy-Quéré, B. Coeuré, P. Jacquet, J. Pisani-Ferry. Politica economica. Teoria e pratica (Seconda Edizione). Mulino 2019:  https://www.pandoracampus.it/store/details/10.978.8815/353825 

Additional teaching material will be provided by the teacher through t Moodle  platform› blended.uniurb.it

Assessment

• The evaluation criteria are: the level of mastery of the theoretical knowledge, graphic and mathematical tools used; the degree of articulation of the response; the degree of adequacy of the explanation; the degree of accuracy of the graphic and formal analysis. On the basis of these criteria, each question is assigned up to a maximum of 6 points. The vote is expressed in thirtieths. 
• The written exam. Once the written test has been passed, the student will be able to optionally access an additional oral exam.
• The written test lasts one hour. With this test, knowledge will be assessed during the course. The written test includes 3 open questions (3 questions for a maximum of 15 points in total) and 10 multiple choice questions (total 15 points).  In open-ended questions, the student will have to respond in an articulated and in-depth manner, making use of the help of grades, in such a way as to demonstrate that they have acquired full knowledge and understanding of the topics on the programme. In multiple choice questions, the student will have to demonstrate the ability to rework the knowledge acquired in a limited time
• Sufficiency is considered achieved with a minimum score of 18/30. A score between 18 and 20 indicates a sufficient level of competence, in which the candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding. Between 21 and 23 full sufficiency is reached, where applied knowledge and understanding are fully demonstrated. A score between 24 and 26 indicates a good level of competence, as the candidate demonstrates that he has also developed a certain autonomy of judgement. Between 27 and 29 the candidate also demonstrates a certain communication ability, while a score between 30 and 30 with honors indicates an excellent level of competence, where in addition to the previous skills, the candidate also demonstrates that he has developed the ability to learn .

• The proposed assessment can:

- be rejected by the student. In this case the test must be repeated;
- accepted by the student;
- accepted with the addition of an oral test (which can increase or reduce the evaluation of the written test).

During the written test, students are informed of the time at which the results will be communicated and, if necessary, they will take an additional oral test.
 

Disability DSA

Students who have registered their disability certification or DSA certification at the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can ask to use concept maps (by keywords) during the exam. To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam session, to the course teacher, who will verify their consistency with the indications of the university guidelines and may request their modification

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

To give students and non-attending students the opportunity to compensate for what is done during the lessons with independent study, the following materials referring to the same contents of the program are indicated in order to promote full understanding: please refer to the textbook and the material that the teacher will put online during the course on the blended.uniurb.it platform

Attendance

Not required

Course books

Bénassy-Quéré, B. Coeuré, P. Jacquet, J. Pisani-Ferry. Politica economica. Teoria e pratica (Seconda Edizione). Mulino 2019:  https://www.pandoracampus.it/store/details/10.978.8815/353825 

Additional teaching material will be provided by the teacher through t Moodle  platform› blended.uniurb.it

Assessment

• The evaluation criteria are: the level of mastery of the theoretical knowledge, graphic and mathematical tools used; the degree of articulation of the response; the degree of adequacy of the explanation; the degree of accuracy of the graphic and formal analysis. On the basis of these criteria, each question is assigned up to a maximum of 6 points. The vote is expressed in thirtieths. 
• The written exam. Once the written test has been passed, the student will be able to optionally access an additional oral exam.
• The written test lasts one hour. With this test, knowledge will be assessed during the course. The written test includes 3 open questions (3 questions for a maximum of 15 points in total) and 10 multiple choice questions (total 15 points).  In open-ended questions, the student will have to respond in an articulated and in-depth manner, making use of the help of grades, in such a way as to demonstrate that they have acquired full knowledge and understanding of the topics on the programme. In multiple choice questions, the student will have to demonstrate the ability to rework the knowledge acquired in a limited time
• Sufficiency is considered achieved with a minimum score of 18/30. A score between 18 and 20 indicates a sufficient level of competence, in which the candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding. Between 21 and 23 full sufficiency is reached, where applied knowledge and understanding are fully demonstrated. A score between 24 and 26 indicates a good level of competence, as the candidate demonstrates that he has also developed a certain autonomy of judgement. Between 27 and 29 the candidate also demonstrates a certain communication ability, while a score between 30 and 30 with honors indicates an excellent level of competence, where in addition to the previous skills, the candidate also demonstrates that he has developed the ability to learn .

• The proposed assessment can:

- be rejected by the student. In this case the test must be repeated;
- accepted by the student;
- accepted with the addition of an oral test (which can increase or reduce the evaluation of the written test).

During the written test, students are informed of the time at which the results will be communicated and, if necessary, they will take an additional oral test.
 

Disability DSA

Students who have registered their disability certification or DSA certification at the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can ask to use concept maps (by keywords) during the exam. To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam session, to the course teacher, who will verify their consistency with the indications of the university guidelines and may request their modification.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.