Teaching code

4S012422

Teacher

Veronica Polin

Coordinator

Veronica Polin

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/03 - PUBLIC ECONOMICS

Period

2° periodo lezioni - GEM (aprile/maggio), 2° periodo lezioni - GEM (febbraio/aprile)

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 1

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prior knowledge is required. Basic concepts related to Public Economics will be covered during the course.

Program

1. Definition and types of emergencies and economic assessment of damages.
2. The theoretical reasons for public intervention in emergency situations.
3. Areas and forms of public intervention in emergency situations.
4. Disaster risk and information systems for emergency management.
5. "Disaster Risk" in the Italian context.
6. The contribution of the local dimension to prevent and manage emergency situations in Italy.
7. Innovative and sustainable approaches for the ex-ante and ex-post governance of emergencies.
8. The analysis of case studies.
Teaching materials and a detailed syllabus will be made available on the University’s Moodle page dedicated to the course.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The teaching methods consist of lectures, analysis and interpretation of empirical works and databases, as well as possible guest speakers on specific topics. Active participation of students will be encouraged during the lectures through questions, group discussions, and sharing of perspectives. Practical exercises will also be organized, where students will solve real-world problems by applying the knowledge they have acquired.
Students will develop individual or group projects on topics proposed by the professor, which will then be presented and discussed collectively in class.
The final evaluation will take into account active participation during the lessons, the presentation of the in-depth project, and a final oral exam.
The lectures will be held in Italian.
Further information about the course organization will be provided on the course's Moodle page.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment of learning and skill development is carried out through a final oral exam with theoretical and practical questions covering the entire course syllabus.
During the semester, assignments and activities with specific methods and deadlines defined by the professor will be given, and these will contribute to the final evaluation.

Evaluation criteria

**Knowledge and understanding**: assess whether students have acquired and understood the fundamental content of the course, demonstrating mastery of concepts, theories, and terminology.
**Application of knowledge**: assess the ability of students to contextualize theoretical notions and apply them to analyze real cases, solve problems, and develop critical reasoning.
**Communication skills**: assess the ability to articulate ideas clearly, coherently, and accurately, using appropriate language.
**Critical thinking**: assess the ability to logically interpret information and express well-founded and substantiated opinions.
**Synthesis skills**: assess the ability to select key concepts and present them in a concise yet comprehensive manner.
**Formal accuracy**: assess adherence to instructions, content organization, and the correct use of citations and references.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade is determined by the assessment of the oral exam. For students who participated in the practical exercises proposed by the professor during the course, the final grade will also take into account the results achieved in those exercises.

Exam language

Italiano

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