ID:
GMP01
Tipo Insegnamento:
Obbligatorio
Durata (ore):
48
CFU:
6
SSD:
POLITICA ECONOMICA
Url:
GLOBAL MANAGEMENT AND POLITICS/BASE Anno: 1
Anno:
2023
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Primo Semestre (11/09/2023 - 02/12/2023)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
This course provides the basic theoretical and methodological tools to frame international trade problems and policies. Special emphasis will be given to the recent disruptions in global trade induced by the pandemic and energy crises. International trade in goods and services has expanded rapidly over the last 50/60 years, thanks to a drastic reduction in trade barriers and shipping costs, the outsourcing of production activities and the improvements in communication technologies. By increasing the exchange of products, technological advances, and information, globalization has brought benefits in terms of wealth production, economic growth and improvements in the overall well-being of the involved countries. However, it has also created a redistribution of resources across sectors and countries and new risks in terms of national security and supply volatility. The course will discuss novel research on the current structure of global value chains and the recently introduced trade-related regulation in both the US (i.e., Chips Act, Inflation Reduction Act) and the EU (i.e., Net Zero Industry Act).
Prerequisiti
No specific requirements
Metodi didattici
On campus and on line lectures; Lectures by external experts; Analysis of case studies with the direct involvement of students; Group works and presentations. Parallel sessions will sometimes be devoted to either exercise or topic discussions (which will not be graded).
Verifica Apprendimento
The assessment of students will take place in three different steps:
1. A first test half-way through the course on the first part of the lectures (30% on the final grade);
2. A final exam at the end of the course on the second part of the lectures (30% on the final grade);
3. during the course, through 2 presentations and discussion (2x20% on the final grade). Students will be divided in groups: in each session, one group will present a specific topic and another group will discuss the presentation of the first group. Presentations will be assessed according to the structure (organization of arguments); the accuracy (focus of the arguments); the coverage (use of relevant materials and illustrative examples); the clarity of arguments (internal coherence, new ideas); the rigor in presenting the arguments. Based on these criteria, student will get a score ranging from 17 to 31: insufficient (17); sufficient (18-20); good (21-23); very good (24-26); excellent (27-29); outstanding (30-31).
Discussions will be assessed on the basis of the same criteria. Non-attending students will be given the opportunity to take a written exam covering the topics for the whole course (100% of the grade)
1. A first test half-way through the course on the first part of the lectures (30% on the final grade);
2. A final exam at the end of the course on the second part of the lectures (30% on the final grade);
3. during the course, through 2 presentations and discussion (2x20% on the final grade). Students will be divided in groups: in each session, one group will present a specific topic and another group will discuss the presentation of the first group. Presentations will be assessed according to the structure (organization of arguments); the accuracy (focus of the arguments); the coverage (use of relevant materials and illustrative examples); the clarity of arguments (internal coherence, new ideas); the rigor in presenting the arguments. Based on these criteria, student will get a score ranging from 17 to 31: insufficient (17); sufficient (18-20); good (21-23); very good (24-26); excellent (27-29); outstanding (30-31).
Discussions will be assessed on the basis of the same criteria. Non-attending students will be given the opportunity to take a written exam covering the topics for the whole course (100% of the grade)
Testi
- Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. (2018). International Economics Theory and Policy 10e. Pearson. https://tinyurl.com/yf3d9j6b
Other materials, the slides of the lectures, relevant reports and journal articles will be provided on the website during the course.
Other materials, the slides of the lectures, relevant reports and journal articles will be provided on the website during the course.
Contenuti
The course is divided in two sections. In the first part of the course, the main concepts, models and theories of international trade and policies will be examined. The second part of the course will be devoted to the recent discussion on the political economy of trade, on the structure, resilience and robustness of global value chains, and on novel EU and US trade-related regulations.
Risultati di Apprendimento Attesi
- Knowledge and understanding
The student – through course attendance and practical activities – will gain full knowledge of the general principles of international economics, with specific reference to the theory of international trade. A special focus will be given to trade-related political economy issues.
- Applying knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to understand the theory and policies of international economics, to interpret the principles and challenges behind the design of international economic policies and to apply their knowledge to solve simple models of international trade. They will be able to evaluate the consequences of protectionism, tariffs and trade agreements and to critically evaluate statements on international trade issues in the media. Further, students will be able to read and understand scientific papers on trade and global value chains, to comment governments’ policy choices, and to consult policy reports.
- Making judgments
Theoretical and applied knowledge of relevant issues of international trade and policies learned in the classes will allow students to analyze international economics models and problems. They will be used to critically evaluate, in a constructive and unbiased manner, problems related to globalization and the appropriateness of the solutions proposed by national and international policymakers. Students will gain the ability to evaluate data and publications related to international economics and to make critical judgements on specific policy choices.
- Communication skills
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate with clarity and methodological consistency the different challenges represented by international trade and the role of international agreements. Interactions, debates and teamwork will allow students to learn abilities to communicate effectively and with the specific technical language in various contexts.
- Learning skills
This course will contribute to empower students giving them the specific methodological and analytical tools to determine benefit and challenges of international policies and the impact of current events on global economics. Models and methodologies learned during the course will enable students to elaborate insights and conduct autonomous analysis and research by reading scientific papers and reports by international institutions.
The student – through course attendance and practical activities – will gain full knowledge of the general principles of international economics, with specific reference to the theory of international trade. A special focus will be given to trade-related political economy issues.
- Applying knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to understand the theory and policies of international economics, to interpret the principles and challenges behind the design of international economic policies and to apply their knowledge to solve simple models of international trade. They will be able to evaluate the consequences of protectionism, tariffs and trade agreements and to critically evaluate statements on international trade issues in the media. Further, students will be able to read and understand scientific papers on trade and global value chains, to comment governments’ policy choices, and to consult policy reports.
- Making judgments
Theoretical and applied knowledge of relevant issues of international trade and policies learned in the classes will allow students to analyze international economics models and problems. They will be used to critically evaluate, in a constructive and unbiased manner, problems related to globalization and the appropriateness of the solutions proposed by national and international policymakers. Students will gain the ability to evaluate data and publications related to international economics and to make critical judgements on specific policy choices.
- Communication skills
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate with clarity and methodological consistency the different challenges represented by international trade and the role of international agreements. Interactions, debates and teamwork will allow students to learn abilities to communicate effectively and with the specific technical language in various contexts.
- Learning skills
This course will contribute to empower students giving them the specific methodological and analytical tools to determine benefit and challenges of international policies and the impact of current events on global economics. Models and methodologies learned during the course will enable students to elaborate insights and conduct autonomous analysis and research by reading scientific papers and reports by international institutions.
Criteri Necessari per l'Assegnazione del Lavoro Finale
- Active attendance at the course and interest shown for the topics;
- Quality and originality of the proposed issue for the thesis.
- Quality and originality of the proposed issue for the thesis.
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