Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2026/2027 A.A. 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/04
6
B
SECS-S/03
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
SECS-P/03
6
B
SECS-P/03
Two modules to be chosen among the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
5
F
-

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
IUS/12
6
B
SECS-P/11
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
SECS-P/12
6
B
SECS-P/02
Two modules to be chosen among the following
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/08
Final exam
12
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/04
6
B
SECS-S/03
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
SECS-P/03
6
B
SECS-P/03
Two modules to be chosen among the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
5
F
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
IUS/12
6
B
SECS-P/11
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
SECS-P/12
6
B
SECS-P/02
Two modules to be chosen among the following
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/08
Final exam
12
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
One module between the following:
- 1st year - Advanced international accounting - delivered in 2025/2026
- 2nd year - Business valuation - delivered in 2026/2027
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
Between the years: 1°- 2°
English B2
4
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Economics of Social Innovation and Sustainable Development  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S009794

Teacher

Luca Zarri

Coordinator

Luca Zarri

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/02 - ECONOMIC POLICY

Period

Secondo semestre LM dal Feb 15, 2027 al May 21, 2027.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The major goal of this course is to provide students with a better and more rigorous understanding of the key role that social innovation can play within contemporary economic systems (i.e. within post-industrial economies), within a sustainable development framework. In order to shed light on the effects of social innovation on the pursuit of sustainable development goals, the course will focus on key interplays between nonprofits, for-profit firms and public organizations. These complex phenomena can be fruitfully analyzed through the lens of some of the major theoretical constructs and empirical findings obtained in the last years within the framework of nonprofit sector economics (first part of the course). The second part of the course will mainly deal with recent empirical evidence on the relationships between various forms of successful social innovation and pursuit of sustainable development goals.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Familiarity with basic microeconomic notions is required, with special regard to the logic of consumer choice and to game theory. In this regard, the chapters focusing on consumer theory and game theory in H. Varian's “Microeconomics” handbook are recommended.

Program

1. Introduction. What is "social innovation"? What is "sustainable development"? Why is it important to jointly address these issues within the same course? UN Sustainable Development Goals and other well-being and quality of life indicators.
2. Part One. The role of non profit organizations and socially responsible firms in fostering social innovation and sustainable development. The relationships between Government, market and nonprofit sector: Welfare State vs. Welfare Mix.
3. Part Two. Social innovation and sustainable development: the role of "ethical consumption". Asymmetric information and market failures: the role of trust, social capital and civic capital accumulation. Fair trade and market economy: are they compatible? The key economic effects of fair trade on market dynamics. “Choice architecture”, “libertarian paternalism” and “green nudging”. Social image motives and pro-social behaviors.

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Didactic methods

The course is based on a series of frontal teaching activities. During the course, the specific teaching materials will be made available before each lecture on the E-Learning platform.
Further teaching materials will be provided online (e.g. op-eds from the website lavoce.info), through the E-learning service, within the specific webpage prepared for this course.
Classroom attendance, though not compulsory, is highly recommended.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam based on three open-ended questions (10 points for each question) aimed at testing students' familiarity with the key theoretical constructs and empirical analyses illustrated throughout the course.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The exam consists of three open-ended questions. Each question assigns a maximum of 10 points out of 30.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

First question: 10 points (out of 30)
Second question: 10 points (out of 30)
Third question: 10 points (out of 30)

Exam language

Italiano.

Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs

This initiative contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030. More information on sustainability