Political Economics / Bachelor in Economics, Politics and Ethics / 麻豆社-Bolzano

Political Economics

Semester 1 路 27217 路 Bachelor in Economics, Politics and Ethics 路 7CP 路 DE

This course explores the dynamic relationship between politics and economics, equipping students with tools to analyse how political forces shape economic outcomes and vice versa. More specifically: Analyses the interaction between political institutions and economic policy, including the effects of electoral systems, governance structures, and political incentives; Examines the role of media and social media in influencing public opinion, political accountability, and policy-making, with attention to polarization and misinformation; Explores the political economy of conflict and violence, focusing on the causes and consequences of civil unrest, and political instability; Encourages critical thinking and debate through case studies, and analysis of contemporary political-economic challenges.

Teaching Hours: 42
Lab Hours: -
Mandatory Attendance: Suggested, but not required

Course Topics
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Propaedeutic courses
The frequency of the courses Macroeconomics and Microeconomics is warmly suggested, in order to properly follow these lectures

Teaching format
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Educational objectives
ILO (Intended Learning Outcomes) ILO 1 Knowledge and understanding ILO 1.1 ability to understand complex economic texts in the three teaching languages; ILO 1.2 ability to understand how political decisions are formulated and how these decisions affect the economy ILO 2 Applying knowledge and understanding ILO 2.1 ability to apply methods of economic theory to certain topics in political science ILO 2.2 ability to interact with native speakers in a fluent and spontaneous manner on economic topics; ILO 2.3 ability to produce texts on topics of scientific interest; ILO 2.4 ability to understand the role of the state in relation to different political-economic issues and to weigh up possible solutions in the political-economic field; ILO 2.5 ability to understand, analyse and identify political decision-making processes; ILO 3 Making judgements ILO 3.1 Acquisition of the ability to make judgements and the methodological tools useful for the critical analysis of data, sources, assumptions and implications of scientific practice, of the political, ethical and legal context within which economic phenomena are set and with which they interact ILO 4 Communication skills ILO 4.1 Proficiency (oral and written) in Italian, German and English, including translation between these languages. Intercultural competence. Conceptual awareness, synthesis and written expression, in particular in the drafting of scientific or science-based documents ILO 5 Learning skills ILO 5.1 Promotion of critical thinking and analytical skills to focus on complex problems in their long-term dynamics and the variety of their implications, including ethical ones

Assessment
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Evaluation criteria
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Required readings

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