Essentials of Economics
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Essentials of economics and first knowledge of agriculture and
agribusiness by applied instances.
agribusiness by applied instances.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of economic language, method and basics;
understanding of articles, essays and debate about economic
themes (growth, National Debt, prices, etc.)
understanding of articles, essays and debate about economic
themes (growth, National Debt, prices, etc.)
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. Markets, Demand and Supply 2. Markets in Action 3. The Supply Decision 4. Market Structures 5. Market Failures and Government Policy 6. The National Economy 7. Money and Interest Rates 8. Unemployment, Inflation and Growth 9. Macroeconomic Policy 10. International Trade 11. Balance of Payments & Exchange Rates.
Teaching methods
Sloman J.-Garratt D., Elementi di economia, Il Mulino. Slides Other facultative books: Campiglio L., Tredici idee per ragionare di economia, Il Mulino Cipolla C.M., Storia facile dell'economia italiana dal Medioevo a oggi, Mondadori
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Ventura Vera
Professor(s)