Economics and Finance

General objectives The course aims to provide, through the analysis of the main general concepts, the basic knowledge which allows student to deal with the sources of administrative law and to understand the main features of administrative institutions and their functions, with particular regard to the relationship between citizens and public bodies. Through the discussion of case law, students will be able to apply the theoretical legal concepts to real administrative cases and understand the important role played by the courts in the shaping of administrative law. First part: Administrative law: history and development. The sources of administrative law. Administrative power: nature and principles. Public functions. The relationship between individuals and public administrations. Second part: Administrative action and administrative decisions. Elements, types, invalidity. Administrative procedure; public property; accountability and administrative justice. Specific Objectives The course aims at allowing students to acquire the knowledge of the main institutional aspects of the subject, with particular regard to the evolving dynamics of the relationship between the citizen and public bodies. This will allow students to deal with the main contemporary issues in administrative law and to follow the current doctrinal debate on them. The course is also aimed at allowing students to apply the legal concepts to real concrete administrative questions, in order to develop the ability to express their view on them and to identify possible solutions. The course, through the discussion of cases and issues of interest, will also help students to practice their legal vocabulary and argumentative capacity. Students will acquire the knowledge and methodology which will allow them to continue the study of administrative law and its sector-specific branches.