Essentials of Economics
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Essentials of economics and first knowledge of agriculture and agribusiness by applied instances.
Expected learning outcomes
Conoscenza del linguaggio, del metodo e dei fondamenti dell'economia; capacità di comprensione di articoli, saggi e discussioni inerenti questioni economiche (crescita, debito pubblico, prezzi, ecc.).
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
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.
Prerequisites for admission
No
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons (in italian)
Teaching Resources
Sloman J., Garratt D. - Essentials of Economics, Pearson (also available in Kindle edition). The slides of the lessons are available on Ariel Platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
A final test through a questionnaire with open and closed questions. Exam sessions: the first at the end of the course; another two before August; another two on September; another three ones on November, February and April.
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Frisio Dario Gianfranco
Shifts:
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Professor:
Frisio Dario GianfrancoProfessor(s)