ECONOMIC STATISTICS

Course objectives

The educational objective of the course is to provide the student with a set of basic skills in the field of measurement and statistical analysis of economic phenomena, with particular reference to the macro level. At the end of the course, the student will have an adequate knowledge of the main statistical methodologies adopted for the quantitative investigation of economic phenomena, both from a theoretical point of view and from the point of view of their practical application. In particular, the student will achieve a good command of the research method and of the techniques usually adopted for the quantitative analysis of economic phenomena, as well as of the related practical and operational skills, relating to the measurement, detection and processing of data, improving his ability to understand the functioning of the economic system.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general mathematics (algebra, equations, logarithms). Foundations of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Skills in descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, and using graphical representations of data.
Books
A. Rinaldi, Dati e strumenti statistici per l’analisi economica, sociale e territoriale, Giapeto, Roma, 2021
Frequency
Optional
Exam mode
The evaluation method for the economic statistics course in written form includes: • A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and open-ended questions and numerical exercises. • Questions aim to verify the knowledge of statistical methodology and the ability to apply statistical techniques to analyze concrete economic problems. • Exercises include calculations of statistical indicators, interpretation of data and results, use of quantitative tools, and graphical analysis. • The exam requires demonstrating independent judgment in interpreting statistical results and selecting the most appropriate tools. • The written test may be optionally followed or accompanied by an oral interview for clarifications or deeper insights, at the professor's discretion. • Evaluation criteria consider accuracy in answers, correctness of exercises, critical capacity, and accuracy in interpreting statistical analyses. In summary, the written evaluation assesses essential theoretical and practical skills for the statistical analysis of economic phenomena.
Lesson mode
Face-to-face and remote teaching in case of unavailability of the classroom
  • Lesson code1017246
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseLaw and Economics of Real Estate
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDSECS-S/03
  • CFU6