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.

Academic calendar

The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.

Academic calendar

Course calendar

The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..

Academic year:
Definition of lesson periods
Period From To
Primo Semestre Magistrali Oct 2, 2017 Dec 22, 2017
Secondo Semestre Magistrali Feb 26, 2018 May 25, 2018
Exam sessions
Session From To
Esami sessione invernale Magistrali Jan 8, 2018 Feb 23, 2018
Esami sessione estiva Magistrali May 28, 2018 Jul 6, 2018
Esami sessione autunnale 2018 Aug 27, 2018 Sep 14, 2018
Degree sessions
Session From To
Lauree sessione autunnale (validità a.a. 2016/17) Nov 27, 2017 Nov 28, 2017
Lauree sessione invernale (validità a.a. 2016/17) Apr 4, 2018 Apr 6, 2018
Lauree sessione estiva (validità a.a. 2017/18) Sep 10, 2018 Sep 11, 2018
Holidays
Period From To
All Saints Day Nov 1, 2017 Nov 1, 2017
Festa Immacolata Concezione Dec 8, 2017 Dec 8, 2017
attività sospese (Natale) Dec 23, 2017 Jan 7, 2018
Easter break Mar 30, 2018 Apr 3, 2018
Liberation Day Apr 25, 2018 Apr 25, 2018
attività sospese (Festa dei lavoratori) Apr 30, 2018 Apr 30, 2018
Labour Day May 1, 2018 May 1, 2018
Festa Patronale May 21, 2018 May 21, 2018
attività sospese estive Aug 6, 2018 Aug 24, 2018

Exam calendar

Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Economics Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Exam calendar

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Academic staff

B C F G L M O P R S Z

Brunetti Federico

symbol email federico.brunetti@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8494

Cantele Silvia

symbol email silvia.cantele@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8220 (VR) - 0444 393943 (VI)

Castellani Paola

symbol email paola.castellani@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8127

Chesini Giuseppina

symbol email giusy.chesini@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8495 (VR) -- 0444/393938 (VI)

Confente Ilenia

symbol email ilenia.confente@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8174

Faccio Sondra

symbol email sondra.faccio@univr.it

Fiorentini Riccardo

symbol email riccardo.fiorentini@univr.it symbol phone-number 0444 393934 (VI) - 045 802 8335(VR)

Florio Cristina

symbol email cristina.florio@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8296

Fratea Caterina

symbol email caterina.fratea@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 842 5358

Furno Mario

symbol email mario.furno@univr.it

Gaudenzi Barbara

symbol email barbara.gaudenzi@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8623

Gnoatto Alessandro

symbol email alessandro.gnoatto@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8537

Licio Vania

symbol email vania.licio@univr.it

Lubian Diego

symbol email diego.lubian@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8419

Messina Sebastiano Maurizio

symbol email sebastianomaurizio.messina@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8052

Minozzo Marco

symbol email marco.minozzo@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8234

Mion Giorgio

symbol email giorgio.mion@univr.it symbol phone-number 045.802 8172

Ortoleva Maria Grazia

symbol email mariagrazia.ortoleva@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8052
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Peluso Eugenio

symbol email eugenio.peluso@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 8028104

Renò Roberto

symbol email roberto.reno@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8526

Ricciuti Roberto

symbol email roberto.ricciuti@univr.it symbol phone-number 0458028417

Roffia Paolo

symbol email paolo.roffia@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8012

Russo Ivan

symbol email ivan.russo@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8161 (VR)

Signori Paola

symbol email paola.signori@univr.it symbol phone-number 0458028492

Stacchezzini Riccardo

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Zago Angelo

symbol email angelo.zago@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8414

Zoli Claudio

symbol email claudio.zoli@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8479

Study Plan

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.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S003747

Academic staff

Riccardo Fiorentini

Coordinator

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/02 - ECONOMIC POLICY

Period

primo semestre lauree magistrali dal Oct 1, 2018 al Dec 21, 2018.

Learning outcomes

The course deals with the main topics of development economics: the determinants of growth, technological progress, productivity, the distributional implications of growth, human capital accumulation of the dual models of development. The recent evolution of the world economy is analyzed, with particular attention to the processes of regional integration and the link between financial crises, global imbalances and inequalities.
The classes will be enriched by the participation of foreign professors and experts from international organizations.
At the end of the course, the students will be ready to apply for positions in international companies and institutions.
 -They will manage the main tools suitable to analyze the opportunities offered by the different countries with which Italian companies interact, both as potential markets and as possible production sites.
- They will be able to analyze and critically interpret both the economic and financial characteristics of countries operating at different stages of the development process,
- They will be able to evaluate the main risks and opportunities offered by international markets in a context of increasing integration.
The course will be taught in English

Program

INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
1. An overview of economic development in different countries
2. Economic growth and technological progress
3 Endogenous growth, history and expectations
4. Inequality, poverty and development
5. Human capital, education and development
5. The dual model, labor mobility and migration
6. Urban Agglomerations and "New Economic Geography"
7. International trade, labor market and inequality.
8. Credit market and inequality


INTERNATIONAL TRADE
10. Financial crisis, globalization, development and income inequalities
11. Regional integration in the world economy

Textbooks:
R. Fiorentini e G. Montani (2012), The New Global Political Economy, Edward Elgar, ISBN 978-0-85793-404-8, capitoli 2,3,4
D. Ray: Development economics Princeton University Press, ISBN 0-691-01706-9, Chapters 2, 3,4,5,6,7,10.
Further readings will be suggested during the lectures

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
DEBRAJ RAY Development economics Princeton University Press 1998 0691017069 Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
R. Fiorentini and G. Montani The New Global Political Economy Edward Elgar 2012 978-0-85793-404-8

Examination Methods

The exam is written and is evaluated from 0 and 30 points. It aims at assessing the knowledge of the main topics presented by the instructors. Students are required to understand ad manage the theoretical models presented during the course and also to show their ability to critically analyze and comment empirical research and reports published by major international research institutions (OECD, IMF, WB) to describe the economic scenario of single countries or to compare different countries. The weight of each part of the course on the final mark will be proportional to the respective credits.
Students (both attending and not-attending the lectures) are also invited to prepare a written essay on a relevant topic, agreed with the instructors and (possibly) presented to the class. This essay is optional and is assessed from 0 to 4 additional points, according to its originality, the difficulty of the subject and the student's ability in the written and oral presentation.

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

Type D and Type F activities

Academic year:
List of courses with unassigned period
years Modules TAF Teacher
English for business and economics D Not yet assigned
An Introduction to the History of Economics and Business Economics D Sergio Noto (Coordinator)
Programming in Matlab D Not yet assigned
Programming in SAS D Not yet assigned
Programming Stata (3 cfu) D Not yet assigned
1° 2° Advanced Excel Laboratory (Vicenza) D Marco Minozzo (Coordinator)
1° 2° Excel Laboratory (Vicenza) D Marco Minozzo (Coordinator)

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