SCIENZE POLITICHE E SOCIALIPolicies and Social ServicesAcademic Year 2022/2023

9796107 - ECONOMIA, ORGANIZZAZIONE E POLITICHE DEL WELFARE

Teacher: ROSARIA DISTEFANO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding the study of Economics, in particular to the functioning of a modern market Economy. Understanding of Economics as a social theory. Interpretation of case studies with particular reference to the description and prediction of actual facts. Ability to apply the knowledge and skills to specific issues of Economics and Political Economy.

Course Structure

Frontal lectures

Required Prerequisites

Intermediate knowledge of basic mathematics is required.

Attendance of Lessons

Advised but not compulsory

Detailed Course Content

Principles of Economics. Consumer theory. Elasticity of demand. Labor supply. Production and costs. Perfect competition. Monopoly. Monopolistic competition. Oligopoly. Public goods and externalities. National production. Measures of Welfare. Welfare policies.

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Written exam

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