Economy and society: past, present and perspectives
A.A. 2019/2020
Obiettivi formativi
Learning objectives are coherent with the general objectives of the degree course (applied, specialized knowledge) and with the formation of specific professional figures required by the job opportunities of to-day labor market
The course will foster the active involvement of students in the learning process through plenary discussions and the writing of papers on key topics, as swell as the coordination and interaction with other teachers.
The Economy and Society course aims at developing the basic critical skills which are necessary to appraise the relationships between economy and society and to analyse the great transition taking place in to-day world, i.e. the deep, manyfold transformation in labor, enterprise, markets, institutions and social relations, that is induced by the scientific-technological revolution and global modernization. This critical analysis is made with regard to both the theories of classical social science thinkers and the empirical research of contemporary scholars. More specifically, the concepts, methods and theoretical models of Economic Sociology and Political Economy are applied to the study of processes of production, distribution, exchange and consumption, providing an alternative approach to the hegemonic neo-liberal paradigm in contemporary economics.
The course will foster the active involvement of students in the learning process through plenary discussions and the writing of papers on key topics, as swell as the coordination and interaction with other teachers.
The Economy and Society course aims at developing the basic critical skills which are necessary to appraise the relationships between economy and society and to analyse the great transition taking place in to-day world, i.e. the deep, manyfold transformation in labor, enterprise, markets, institutions and social relations, that is induced by the scientific-technological revolution and global modernization. This critical analysis is made with regard to both the theories of classical social science thinkers and the empirical research of contemporary scholars. More specifically, the concepts, methods and theoretical models of Economic Sociology and Political Economy are applied to the study of processes of production, distribution, exchange and consumption, providing an alternative approach to the hegemonic neo-liberal paradigm in contemporary economics.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
The expected learning outcome of the Economy and Society course is synthetically that students obtain the knowledge and expertise necessary to understand and critically discuss public issues in political institutions, economic relations, media, scientific and technological research and to act in the public sphere in order to orient with the policy choices of decision makers evidence-based knowledge. Economy and Society, together with the other courses of the 1st year, will focus on the analysis of
key changes in the social and economic scenario, the interplay between global networks and local identities, the strategy and organization of key actors, the main political and institutional responses to transformation and crisis , the conflicts of interests and moral dilemmas underlying collective choices, and the middle and long-term implications of these choices.
key changes in the social and economic scenario, the interplay between global networks and local identities, the strategy and organization of key actors, the main political and institutional responses to transformation and crisis , the conflicts of interests and moral dilemmas underlying collective choices, and the middle and long-term implications of these choices.
Periodo: Terzo trimestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
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Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Periodo
Terzo trimestre
Programma
Syllabus (40 hours)
1-2: The relationship between economy and society: the political economy of Karl Marx.
3-4: The relationship between economy and society: Max Weber's Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.
5-6: Joseph Schumpeter's theory of entrepreneurship and capitalism.
7-8: Karl Polanyi's comparative anthropology of economic institutions.
9-10: Talcott Parsons' general theory of action: the economy as a functional sub-system.
11-13: The process of modernization, different paths toward and through modernity. Globalization, multiple modernities and socio-economic systems (developed, emerging, backward).
14-16: Globalization and the varieties of capitalism (welfare regimes, education and professional training, industrial relations).
16-18: The scientific-technological revolution (ICT, AI) and the transformation of work organization; the crisis of Fordism, post-industrial society, transnational corporations, global productive nerworks and supply chains).
19-21: The sociology of factors of production 1,labor: Globalization and the transformation of the labor market; international migrations, offshoring.
22-23: The sociology of factors of production 2,land: economy and the environment; the competition for key resources ( energy, minerals, food, water, land).
24: The sociology of factors of production 3,capital:The sociology of financial markets and global finance.
25-27:The global financial crisis and the long stagnation: causes, consequences and exit strategies. National populism as a reaction to economic stagnation and democratic crises.
28-29: The sociology of factors of production 4, entrepreneurship: innovation, risk and entrepreneurial leadership, business interest and labor interest representation.
20-31: The sociology of income and wealth inequalities.
32-33: Styles of life and consumption patterns; the dialectics between omologation and diversity.
34-35:The changing relationships between market, state and community.
36-38:The case of the EU as a closely integrated economic system coupled with an incomplete political union and a highly diverse society.
39-40: The UN paradigm of sustainable and inclusive economic development, the SDGs, main actors the strategies to achieve them.
1-2: The relationship between economy and society: the political economy of Karl Marx.
3-4: The relationship between economy and society: Max Weber's Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.
5-6: Joseph Schumpeter's theory of entrepreneurship and capitalism.
7-8: Karl Polanyi's comparative anthropology of economic institutions.
9-10: Talcott Parsons' general theory of action: the economy as a functional sub-system.
11-13: The process of modernization, different paths toward and through modernity. Globalization, multiple modernities and socio-economic systems (developed, emerging, backward).
14-16: Globalization and the varieties of capitalism (welfare regimes, education and professional training, industrial relations).
16-18: The scientific-technological revolution (ICT, AI) and the transformation of work organization; the crisis of Fordism, post-industrial society, transnational corporations, global productive nerworks and supply chains).
19-21: The sociology of factors of production 1,labor: Globalization and the transformation of the labor market; international migrations, offshoring.
22-23: The sociology of factors of production 2,land: economy and the environment; the competition for key resources ( energy, minerals, food, water, land).
24: The sociology of factors of production 3,capital:The sociology of financial markets and global finance.
25-27:The global financial crisis and the long stagnation: causes, consequences and exit strategies. National populism as a reaction to economic stagnation and democratic crises.
28-29: The sociology of factors of production 4, entrepreneurship: innovation, risk and entrepreneurial leadership, business interest and labor interest representation.
20-31: The sociology of income and wealth inequalities.
32-33: Styles of life and consumption patterns; the dialectics between omologation and diversity.
34-35:The changing relationships between market, state and community.
36-38:The case of the EU as a closely integrated economic system coupled with an incomplete political union and a highly diverse society.
39-40: The UN paradigm of sustainable and inclusive economic development, the SDGs, main actors the strategies to achieve them.
Prerequisiti
Basis knowlegde in Politcal Economy, Sociology and political Science
Metodi didattici
Classes will include critical interpreations by the teacher of main theories and most relevant research literature in Economic Sociology, as well as plenary discussions of reading materials and presentations of group works by students.
Materiale di riferimento
Readings:
Martinelli A. & N.J.Smelser "Economic Sociology: Historical Threads and Analytical Issues" in Martinelli & Smelser eds. Economy and Society, p.1-50, Sage,1992.
Martinelli A. Global Modernization, Sage,2005.
Martinelli A. "A political analysis of the global financial crisis: implications for crisis governance" in H.Magara ed. Economic Crisis and Policy Regimes, p.283-314.2014, Elgar.
Martinelli A "National Populism and the European Union", Populism, vol.1,n.1.(2018)p.59-72.
Students who do not attend lectures should add one of the following readings:
Polanyi K. The Great Transformation, Beacon Press,1944.
Swedberg R. Principles of economic Society, Princeton University Press, 2003.
Martinelli A. & N.J.Smelser "Economic Sociology: Historical Threads and Analytical Issues" in Martinelli & Smelser eds. Economy and Society, p.1-50, Sage,1992.
Martinelli A. Global Modernization, Sage,2005.
Martinelli A. "A political analysis of the global financial crisis: implications for crisis governance" in H.Magara ed. Economic Crisis and Policy Regimes, p.283-314.2014, Elgar.
Martinelli A "National Populism and the European Union", Populism, vol.1,n.1.(2018)p.59-72.
Students who do not attend lectures should add one of the following readings:
Polanyi K. The Great Transformation, Beacon Press,1944.
Swedberg R. Principles of economic Society, Princeton University Press, 2003.
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
For students attending the lectures there will be an oral exam on the topics which are presented and developed in the course through lectures, plenary discussions of books and essays and students' group works.
Students not attending the lectures should prepare an additional volume.
Students not attending the lectures should prepare an additional volume.
SECS-P/04 - STORIA DEL PENSIERO ECONOMICO - CFU: 6
Lezioni: 40 ore
Docente:
Martinelli Alberto
Turni:
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Docente:
Martinelli Alberto