Course Topics
See 27606A and 27606B.

Teaching format
See 27606A and 27606B.

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding The student will acquire the knowledge of economic theory necessary to understand and analyse economic and business phenomena in the public sector in order to support decision-making processes. Knowledge of public policy and the tools necessary for the design of sustainable policies will be consolidated. Knowledge related to the labour market, education and health will also be deepened, instrumental in the development of public policy analysis and evaluation skills. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding The student will acquire the ability to: - interpret market trends through the application of appropriate economic models and implement economic analysis tools, also using data; - apply economic models to describe the behaviour of economic agents and to develop sustainable economic policies in various application domains of interest to companies and public bodies. Autonomy of judgement The student will acquire the ability to: - apply acquired knowledge to interpret economic and business phenomena in order to make managerial and operational decisions in the context of public administration; - select data and use appropriate information to describe a problem relating to the design, implementation and evaluation of public sector projects and policies, aiming at innovation and improvement of processes, products and results; - relate models and empirical evidence in the study of public icy phenomena; - reflect, also from the perspective of public ethics and sustainability with regard to future generations, on the responsibilities associated with the use of public resources. Communication skills The student acquires the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form the specialised contents of the individual disciplines, using different registers according to target audience and communicative and didactic purposes, as well as to evaluate the formative effects of his/her communication. Learning skills The student will acquire the ability to: - use information technology autonomously to carry out bibliographic research and investigations and for one's own training and continuing education; - identify thematic links and establish relationships between different cases and contexts of analysis; ability to frame a new problem systematically and generate appropriate taxonomies; - develop general models from the phenomena studied.

Assessment
M1 For Attending Students: 1. Presentation (20%): Students are required to present an article to the class. The presentation should summarize the article's aim, methodology, and main findings, and provide a critical assessment. 2. Project Report (40%): Students must submit a report, not exceeding 1,500 words, that transforms the presentation topic into a structured project format. 3. Written exam (40%): This 40-minute exam comprises multiple-choice and short review questions. For Non-Attending students: Written exam (100%): This 60-minute exam comprises multiple choice and short review questions and an essay in which students demonstrate their critical thinking. M2 For Attending Students: 20% team project presentation, 20% team project report, 60% written exam. For Non-Attending Students: 100% written exam. Exam: review questions NOTE: Project work and classroom presentations are valid for 1 academic year and cannot be carried over beyond that time-frame. The final mark is the arithmetic average of marks between M1 and M2.

Evaluation criteria
Team Project Reports: Depth and accuracy of content. Integration and application of course concepts to the project topic. Originality and creativity in problem-solving and analysis. Clarity, organization, and professionalism of the written report. Team Presentations: Effectiveness of communication and ability to engage the audience. Visual and analytical clarity of presentation materials Responsiveness to questions and ability to discuss the project in depth. Written Exam: Comprehension of course material and key concepts. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Critical thinking and analytical skills in responding to review questions. Quality of written communication, including structure and articulation of arguments.

Required readings

See 27606A and 27606B.

Supplementary readings

See 27606A and 27606B.

Further information
See 27606A and 27606B.