CODE 71957 ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA AZIENDALE 8697 (L-18) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA E COMMERCIO 8699 (L-33) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 ECONOMIA DELLE AZIENDE MARITTIME, LOGISTICA E TRASP. 8698 (L-18) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR SECS-P/12 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester SECTIONING Questo insegnamento è diviso nelle seguenti frazioni: A B C D TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW This course aims at offering an overview of the economic growth and development from the Early Modern Age to the 21st century in a comparative perspective by focusing on the strategic factors responsible for modern growth. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES In this course, the long term European and international economic development is studied. The course traces the main transformations of the international economy, focusing on some significant issues, such as population, agriculture, international commerce, manufacturing and finance. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and understanding Students must acquire adequate knowledge and effective understanding of the operation mechanisms of economic systems in a comparative and long-term perspective. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Students must learn to apply acquired knowledge and understand problems related to the current economic context as a result of its historical evolution. Judgment Autonomy Students must be able to use both conceptual and operational skills acquired with autonomy of judgment and skills in different contexts of application. Communication Skills Students must acquire the technical language of the discipline to communicate clearly and unambiguously to specialists and non-specialists. Learning Abilities Students must develop adequate learning skills so they will be able to elaborate autonomously the key issues of the discipline, especially in the working contexts where they will operate. PREREQUISITES - TEACHING METHODS Face to face lectures SYLLABUS/CONTENT - Growth and economic development in the long run - Before the modern industry: preindustrial societies - The start of modern Industry. England’s 18th century - Development patterns: the Second Comers. - From the first globalization to the second World War - The modern economic development from 1945 to 1979 - The second globalization and its crises RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY For English textbooks and teaching material, Erasmus students are invited to contact the lecturer during office hours. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANDREA ZANINI Ricevimento: Please contact the lecturer by e-mail. Exam Board ANDREA ZANINI (President) MARCO DORIA LUISA PICCINNO MARINA ROMANI LESSONS LESSONS START 17 February 2020 Class schedule ECONOMIC HISTORY A EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written examination ASSESSMENT METHODS Written examination, with multiple choice and open ended questions Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 16/01/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto 30/01/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto 11/06/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto 25/06/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto 09/07/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto 10/09/2020 11:30 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION