INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS

The course "Introduction to Economics" provides the key basic principles of Economics, in the field of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

- To develop a general overview of the major topics in economics (microeconomics and macroeconomics);
- To know and understand the functioning of international markets and economic policies;
- To know the basic decision-making processes of economic organizations.

Some basic knowledge of graphical representations and secondary-school level Mathematics.

Part 1 will be devoted to microeconomics:
- trade offs in economics
- consumer theory
- elasticity and markets
- the effect of taxes
- production theory
- equilibrium under perfect competition and welfare
- monopoly and oligopoly

Part 2 will be devoted to macroeconomics:
- national accounts
- deman and supply
- unemployment and inflation
- long run economic growth
- saving, investment and finance
- fiscal policies
- monetary policies

Economics,by Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, McMillan publisher, third edition

Final written examination on the entire course (100% of final mark)

Besides the lectures there will be some "on line applications" and some tutorials.
Students will be expected to hand in regularly their homeworks. More specifically, microeconomics will be delivered via blended teaching.

English

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion:
Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments

Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

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