Teacher
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PIETROBELLI CARLO
(syllabus)
FIRST PART - MICROECONOMICS What is economics Scarcity, choice and economic systems Demand and supply Consumer choices Production and costs The decision-making process of companies: profit maximization Perfect competition Monopoly and imperfect competition The job market Economic efficiency and the role of the state
SECOND PART - MACROECONOMICS Introduction to macroeconomics Income production and employment The monetary system, prices and inflation Economic growth and raising the standard of living Economic fluctuations The banking system, the Central Bank and monetary policy Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
(reference books)
The recommended textbook is: Lieberman M. and Hall R.E., 2015, Economics. Principles and applications, Maggioli Editore, https://www.maggiolieditore.it/economia-principi-e-applicazioni.html Attendance at lectures is strongly recommended. A cycle of weekly classes and a personalized tutoring program will also be part of the course.
The classes will be held by Prof. Giovanni Nicola De Vito. The recommended text for the classes is De Vito G.N., 2022, Political Economy: Tools and Exercises (2nd edition), Maggioli Editore, https://www.maggiolieditore.it/economia-politica.html Dr. Francesca Marinelli will be responsible for the tutoring meetings
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