Economics and Finance

Official Statistical Sources: National and International - The main statistical sources - National and international online databases - Statistical and administrative data Concepts, Definitions, and Classifications - The economic system, economic operators, and economic aggregates - Valuation at current prices and at constant prices - Index numbers - Time series Economic Statistics - Business cycle statistics - Consumption, wealth, and poverty of Italian households - Monetary, financial, and balance of payments statistics - National accounts - An overview of the Public Administration Account - Sources and data on the Labour Market - Well-being indicators and the measurement of sustainable development

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GIOVANNINI, E., MONDUCCI, R., Le statistiche economiche Fonti, metodi e dati per comprendere il sistema economico, Il Mulino, Terza Edizione, 2015. Handouts and additional materials will be made available during the course of the lectures.

Highly Recommended

Written examination (multiple choice questions) aimed at assessing the main practical knowledge acquired.

A combination of lectures and practical laboratory sessions with an applied focus.