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. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Economics and data analysis - Enrollment from 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
SECS-P/05
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
9
B
SECS-P/01
15
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
3
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
9
B
SECS-P/01
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
9
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

Public sector economics   (2021/2022)

Teaching code

4S02463

Academic staff

Alessandro Sommacal, Claudio Zoli

Coordinator

Alessandro Sommacal

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/03 - PUBLIC ECONOMICS

Period

secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 21, 2022 al May 13, 2022.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course covers the main contemporary issues in public finance and public economics. It is aimed at allowing students to read and understand the theoretical and empirical literature (both academic and policy-oriented) as well as to implement their own research. Reference is also made to main institutional aspects at the national and, where relevant, international level. Students will develop a sound knowledge of concepts and phenomena related to public finance and public intervention in the economy with special reference to: social security, taxation and investment/financial decisions; taxation and labor supply; public debt; market regulation; market auctions. Students will be able to assess critically the economic and social implications of the main public intervention schemes. Students will be also introduced to the use of scientific software to simulate the impact of public policies on individual behavior.

Program

Main Subjects
- Taxation: impact on investment decisions and labor supply; choice of the tax base.
- Social security: impact on investment decisions and labor supply; pension reforms in an ageing society.
- Public debt: macroeconomic effects, sustainability.
- Imperfect Competition, Market Regulation and Regulatory Reforms; Auctions and Procurement.
During the course, it will be shown how to simulate economic models in order to assess quantitatively the impact of public policies.


Textbooks and references
For each topic students will refer to a selected bibliography which will be given at the beginning of the course.
Lecture notes, scientific papers and some chapters of the textbooks listed below will be the main references.
Selected teaching material will be made available on the e-learning web page.

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

The exam is written. This exam will test for: (a) the understanding of the theoretical tools (concepts and formal models) presented in the course, (b) knowledge of the relevant quantitative evidence (c) ability to use theoretical tools and quantitative evidence to critically discuss the impact of government intervention.
Accordingly, during the exam, candidates are expected to solve problems and\or write short essays on specific topics.

Moreover, candidates are given the opportunity to solve an homework assigned by the istructor during the lectures and\or prepare an essay on a topic assigned by the instructor on a specific issue related to the course.
The homework and the essay assessments will be part of the final evaluation.

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