ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
ECONOMICS OF SAVING AND PENSIONS
LUCA SPATARO
Academic year2016/17
CoursePROFESSIONAL ADVICE TO BUSINESS
Code217PP
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
ECONOMIA DEL RISPARMIO E DELLA PREVIDENZASECS-P/01LEZIONI42
LORENZO CORSINI unimap
LUCA SPATARO unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are expected to acquire: some knowledge of the main theories on savings, both and micro and macro level; some knowledge on the theories on pension systems; knowledge of the trends of pension funds at the international level; knowledge of the pension system (both public and complementary) of Italy. some knowledge on welfare systems
Assessment criteria of knowledge
- The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. - In the written exam the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and to organise an effective and correctly written reply.

Methods:

  • Final written exam

Further information:
I module: Group works for students are optional. In case the student carries out a group work, the weight to this project work is 30% and the weight of the final written exam is 70%. II module: Group works for students are optional. In case the students does not carry out a group work, the exam will be written.

Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in seminar
  • preparation of oral/written report
  • individual study
  • group work

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • project work
Syllabus
savings: definition and relation from national accounts Theory of intertemporal choices of I. Fisher Life cycle theory of saving by F. Modigliani Permanent income theory by M. Friedman and recent extensions Economics of pension systems Pension funds around the world and in Italy Welfare state History of welfare state in Italy
Bibliography
Spataro (2013): Lecture notes in Economics of savings and pension systems. Pochini (2013): Lecture notes for Modern Welfare Systems. Spataro, L. (2005): "L'economia dei sistemi previdenziali: un giudizio sul sistema italiano alla luce delle recenti riforme" in Olivelli, P. and Mezzanzanica, M. (eds): A qualunque costo? Lavoro e pensioni: tra incertezza e sicurezza, Guerini e Associati, 211-47. Spataro L. (2009): “L’economia dei Fondi Pensione: teorie ed applicazioni al caso italiano”, in Ciocca G. (ed) “Il trattamento di fine rapporto e i fondi pensione”; EUM, Macerata, 41-100; Further bibliography will be indicated for students' group works
Work placement
Seminars with professionals of the field of saving management are provided
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27