Elements of Economics
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the introductory bases of economic theory and, through application examples, knowledge of the agricultural sector and the agroindustrial system necessary for graduate training and in particular for the economics courses of the following two years.
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1) Introduction 1 CFU
2) Essentials of Microeconomics 3 CFU
2a - Markets, Demand and Supply
2b - Demand
2c - Elasticity
2d - Markets in Action
2e - Production function, marginal returns, returns to scale
2f - The Supply Decision: costs, incomes and profits
2g - Market Structures
2h - Market Failures and Government Policy
3) Essentals of Macroeconomics 2 CFU
3a - The National Economy
3b - Unemployment, Inflation and Growth
3c - Fiscal Policy
3d - Money and financial markets.
3e - International Trade. Balance of Payments.
2) Essentials of Microeconomics 3 CFU
2a - Markets, Demand and Supply
2b - Demand
2c - Elasticity
2d - Markets in Action
2e - Production function, marginal returns, returns to scale
2f - The Supply Decision: costs, incomes and profits
2g - Market Structures
2h - Market Failures and Government Policy
3) Essentals of Macroeconomics 2 CFU
3a - The National Economy
3b - Unemployment, Inflation and Growth
3c - Fiscal Policy
3d - Money and financial markets.
3e - International Trade. Balance of Payments.
Prerequisites for admission
none
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
Sloman J., Garratt D. - Essentials of Economics, Pearson (also available in Kindle edition). The slides of the lessons are available on MyAriel Platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written examination
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Mazzocchi Chiara
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