International Economic and Financial Relations

The objective is to present an overview of the main theories of public finance, both foundational and contemporary, including theories of fiscal decentralization. The course is of particular value to those intending to enter civil service and a variety of other professions. The more specific objectives of the course are: a) Illustration of the motivations and tools of the public intervention in the economy, with reference to the logic of the collective choices in public finance, also through the use of graphs. b) Knowledge of the methodological aspects of the analysis of public finance policy. c) Application of the economic theories to public finance issues d) Development of individual judgement and critical ability to understand to understand fiscal phenomena. e) Development of a technical language, adequate to express economic concepts. f) Acquisition of learning skills necessary to deepen and update the relevant issues, also using different references, and to undertake subsequent studies.