Economics and policies for global sustainability

The objective is to present an advanced overview of the main theories of institutional economics, both foundational and contemporary, including theories of the firm, the state, property rights and on extractive and productive institutions. For political and public institutions, the objective is closely linked to fiscal sustainability. The course is of particular value to those intending to enter civil service and a variety of other professions. The lectures contribute to supplying graduate students with a high level of general and specific knowledge, enabling them to work professionally in a variety of private and public contexts. Among the more specific learning outcomes we have: d) Development of individual judgement and critical ability to understand social phenomena tied to institutions. e) Development of a technical language, adequate to express the economic concepts. f) Acquisition of learning skills necessary to deepen and update the relevant issues, also using different references, and to undertake subsequent studies.