The course deals with microeconomic and macroeconomic issues related to two main thematic areas. The first concerns the regional economy, with particular regard to economic dualism, the processes of convergence and mitigation of economic fluctuations applied to both the Italian and European contexts, to European cohesion policy. The second, focuses on market dynamics, industrial policy, the economy of digital markets; policies for innovation and technology transfer.
The course includes practical applications using economic data. Students will become familiar with the consultation of some of the main national and international databases such as Eurostat, Istat, World Bank; OECD, as well as with the processing of data and the construction of economic indicators. The knowledge and skills acquired will make it possible to process, analyze and discuss the data within the reference economic context and within the framework of the relevant economic policies. Finally, students will acquire practical skills in the preparation of texts accompanied by data.