Economics

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. 

At the end of the course the student understands the health-related behavioral determinants and has an overview of some recent policies aimed at improving the population's lifestyles. He/she has adequate knowledge of: 1) the demand for health and health capital; 2) the behavioral determinants leading to unhealthy outcomes such as obesity and addiction; 3) the trade-offs between health and welfare objectives; 4) the policies aimed at changing health-related behavior and lifestyles. The course combines theoretical analysis and discussion of case-studies on the following topics:

• The demand for health and health capital;
• The behavioral determinants leading to unhealthy outcomes such as obesity and addiction;
• The trade-offs between health and welfare objectives;
• Policies aimed at changing health-related behavior and lifestyles.

This is a course in intermediate microeconomics on markets for information goods and the economics of uncertainty and information.  The course begins with the concepts of pricing theory and game theory, building on SSC1027 Principles of Economics. Several topics, including pricing and network effects are studied. Special attention is paid to “platforms”, which often play an important role in markets for information goods. Prerequisite SSC1027 Principles of Economics.

The course covers financial economics viewed from the perspective of shareholders of a firm. It includes an introduction to financial economics with a focus on investing in stock markets, as well as stock valuation, but also the valuation of risky cash flows from a social perspective. The course examines the issue of corporate governance and, in particular, how to assess the governance of a given firm. Moreover, it discusses trading strategies of investors in stock markets. The course concludes with a two-day workshop in which students work on case studies, analyzing current issues with respect to corporate governance.

The aim of this course is based on practical examples and real life cases, to enable students to analyze, present and make recommendations for various strategic and managerial issues arising in connection with setting up and managing subsidiaries in emerging markets and developing countries.

This course focuses on theories of international trade and global trade policy.

This course introduces students to the world economic dimension of the Korean economy, especially focusing on its trade, investment, and financial transactions with major partners. Students learn the basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and how these theories are applied to reality using Korean examples. The course also pays special attention to Korea’s involvement with diverse international economic institutions, such as the OECD, APEC, and the WTO, etc.  

Students gain basic knowledge of the process of Korea’s economic development, where the country’s interactions with the world economy have played a decisive role  The course is designed to be an interactive course, so that students must be prepared for class discussion by reading relevant materials and documents provided. Frequently documents from the WTO and OECD, as well as other international organizations will serve as basic readings. 

This course is tailored for undergraduate students majoring in international studies who seek to understand the foundations of international trade law and policy. It offers a comprehensive overview of the global trading system and prepares students for careers in trade-related fields within both business and public sectors. Students learn about key topics such as anti-dumping measures and subsidy/ countervailing duty cases, equipping them with practical skills for the private sector. Additionally, the course introduces the crucial relationship between public policy and law, making it an excellent starting point for those considering advanced studies or a Ph.D. in international trade law and policy. Topics include Non-discrimination: Most-Favored-Nation, Non-discrimination: National Treatment Principles, Tariffs, Quotas and Non-Tariff Barriers, Escape Clauses, Safeguards and Adjustment Policies, Regulation of Dumping, Subsidies in International Trade, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measure, Technical Barriers to Trade, Trade in Services, and Regional Trading Agreement. 

This course applies the concepts and analytical tools of game theory and information economics to cover election patterns, the influence of interest groups, the inconsistency of monetary policy, fiscal policy including taxation and government spending, the expansion and socialization of the social security system, income distribution policy and economic growth, and the impact of the electoral system on economic policy and system. (Prerequisite: Microeconomics) 

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. This course advances students' knowledge in: 

• Developing knowledge and critical understanding of the most relevant models and theories of competitive and corporate strategy;
• Conducting structured strategic external and internal analyses considering both organizational performance, resources and capabilities, and the features of the competitive arena;
• Identifying and developing strategic options, applying appropriate models and frameworks, and evaluate their limitations;
• Evaluating contemporary and ethical issues that may impact upon strategic choices;
• Working collaboratively to develop, evaluate and present strategic recommendations to an international senior audience.

This course enables students to understand the prominent concepts and theories of competitive and corporate strategy. The study of the core elements of strategic management are combined with the development of the skillset to apply strategy models and tools to case studies from different industries, such as finance and banking arena, including the emergent fintech and digital companies. Students will have the chance to develop their collaborative skills in a role game as consultants to advise the management of a corporation.

This course introduces macroeconomic theory and policy. It covers economic aggregates such as production and employment, the general price level and inflation, the exchange rate, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policies, the balance of payments, and economic growth. The course emphasizes the analysis of current macroeconomic problems and policy issues.