ECTS - University of Pisa
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Module I - Davide Fiaschi (3 CFU)
Module I will introduce the concept of economic development and its relationship with other concepts generally associated with economic literature: economic growth, well-being, socio-economic mobility and happiness. We will consider alternative theories of economic development and discuss their relevance to understanding the variegate pattern of development followed by countries/regions over the last two centuries, focusing on the role of natural resources, physical capital, knowledge accumulation, population growth, technological progress, inequality, social conflict, and migration. Finally, we will discuss specific issues, as the international aid and the possible economic roots of terrorism.
Module II - Simone D'Alessandro (3 CFU)
The II Module of the course aims to enable students to understand and critically analyse the extents and outcomes of the global economy (definition; how to measure it; global trends); the advantage of trade (specialization, absolute and comparative advantage, Leontief paradox); the commercial policy (Bretton Woods System, Washington consensus, globalizing capital); the relationship between democracy and globalization (social movements, future of globalization). The second part of the module will focus on the relationship between development and environmental sustainability, with a special attention on ecological transition and social cohesion.
Written examination at the end of the course.
Students should be able to discuss of main issues related to globalization and economic development and to write critical papers on these issues.
Students should be able to articulate in oral and written forms on specific issues discussedin the classes.
An active partecipation to the classes is a part of the overall assessment.
Students will acquire an awareness of issues related to globalization and economic development, and the maturity to critically discuss them.
Discussion in the classes and written examination.
Students should be familiar with standard introductory textbooks of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Lectures in presence. Active students's participation.
Module I - Davide Fiaschi (3 CFU)
The module is a general introduction to economic development, with a focus on sustainable development and conflict.
Contents
Module II - Simone D'Alessandro (3 CFU)
The course aims to enable students to understand and analyse critically the essential aspects of the current phase of globalisation both in its real and monetary aspects, that is related to trade, labour and capital markets.
Contents
Module I - Davide Fiaschi (3 CFU)
Module II - Simone D'Alessandro (3 CFU)
Pompeo Della Posta, The Economics of Globalization: an Introduction, ETS, 2018 (e-book available at the website of the publisher The Economics of Globalization - Bookrepublic) and some additional material to be communicated during the course, depending on the topics that will be covered.
Written examination
