The course aims to provide students with the notions for a thorough analysis of the Italian productive system, taking into consideration issues related to firms’ organization and performance together with a close look at the specific industries’ main competitiveness indicators. Particular attention will be devoted to the impact of globalization and technological change on firms’ organization and performance.
The course will make use of models and empirical applications
The course will make use of models and empirical applications
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Overview of the Neoclassical theory of the firm
The Neo-Institutional theory of the Firm
Ronald Coase and the transaction cost theory
The contribution of Oliver Williamson
Quasi-Rents: Klein, Crawford, Alchian
Property Rights Theory : Grossman, Hart e Moore
2. The organization and performance of Italian firms
From large firms and the economic miracle of the 60's to the industrial discticts of the '80s
The exogenous shocks of the '90s
3. Characteristic aspects of Italian firms
Productivity
R&D
ICT and Industry 4.0
The internationalization of the Italian economy and Italian firms
Global Value Chains
4. Characteristic indicators of industries
Dinamiche industriali, di Lotti F. e Meliciani V., (2021), Bologna, Il Mulino. Capitoli VIII, IX, X
A reading list will be suggested during the course and available on the course TEAMS
Programma
1.Overview of the Neoclassical theory of the firm
The Neo-Institutional theory of the Firm
Ronald Coase and the transaction cost theory
The contribution of Oliver Williamson
Quasi-Rents: Klein, Crawford, Alchian
Property Rights Theory : Grossman, Hart e Moore
2. The organization and performance of Italian firms
From large firms and the economic miracle of the 60's to the industrial discticts of the '80s
The exogenous shocks of the '90s
3. Characteristic aspects of Italian firms
Productivity
R&D
ICT and Industry 4.0
The internationalization of the Italian economy and Italian firms
Global Value Chains
4. Characteristic indicators of industries
Testi Adottati
Che cosa sa fare l'Italia, di Giunta A., Rossi S. (2017), Roma, Laterza. Capitoli 2, 3, 4Dinamiche industriali, di Lotti F. e Meliciani V., (2021), Bologna, Il Mulino. Capitoli VIII, IX, X
A reading list will be suggested during the course and available on the course TEAMS
Modalità Erogazione
Frontal Lessons . The course includes lectures and group discussions with students.Modalità Frequenza
Attendance in person is highly recommendedModalità Valutazione
Written Exam (70% of your grade) and oral presentation (30% of your grade)
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Overview of the Neoclassical theory of the firm
The Neo-Institutional theory of the Firm
Ronald Coase and the transaction cost theory
The contribution of Oliver Williamson
Quasi-Rents: Klein, Crawford, Alchian
Property Rights Theory : Grossman, Hart e Moore
2. The organization and performance of Italian firms
From large firms and the economic miracle of the 60's to the industrial discticts of the '80s
The exogenous shocks of the '90s
3. Characteristic aspects of Italian firms
Productivity
R&D
ICT and Industry 4.0
The internationalization of the Italian economy and Italian firms
Global Value Chains
4. Characteristic indicators of industries
Dinamiche industriali, di Lotti F. e Meliciani V., (2021), Bologna, Il Mulino. Capitoli VIII, IX, X
A reading list will be suggested during the course and available on the course TEAMS
Mutuazione: 21210004 ECONOMIA DELLE IMPRESE E DEI SETTORI PRODUTTIVI in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 GIUNTA ANNA
Programma
1.Overview of the Neoclassical theory of the firm
The Neo-Institutional theory of the Firm
Ronald Coase and the transaction cost theory
The contribution of Oliver Williamson
Quasi-Rents: Klein, Crawford, Alchian
Property Rights Theory : Grossman, Hart e Moore
2. The organization and performance of Italian firms
From large firms and the economic miracle of the 60's to the industrial discticts of the '80s
The exogenous shocks of the '90s
3. Characteristic aspects of Italian firms
Productivity
R&D
ICT and Industry 4.0
The internationalization of the Italian economy and Italian firms
Global Value Chains
4. Characteristic indicators of industries
Testi Adottati
Che cosa sa fare l'Italia, di Giunta A., Rossi S. (2017), Roma, Laterza. Capitoli 2, 3, 4Dinamiche industriali, di Lotti F. e Meliciani V., (2021), Bologna, Il Mulino. Capitoli VIII, IX, X
A reading list will be suggested during the course and available on the course TEAMS
Modalità Erogazione
Frontal Lessons . The course includes lectures and group discussions with students.Modalità Frequenza
Attendance in person is highly recommendedModalità Valutazione
Written Exam (70% of your grade) and oral presentation (30% of your grade)