OVERVIEW

During classes the economic role of transport infrastructure will be discussed along with the most popular economic techniques for their assessment and the main features of network industries.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Good knowledge of the theoretical contributions and ability to apply the techniques of estimation of the economic and social impact, cost-benefit analysis and complex network theory to the transport sector.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Classes aim at developing a critical analysis of main features of the planning, project and managing stages of transport infrastructure. Moreover, students will be able to identify the economic and social effects of transport infrastructure both at national and regional scale.

Students will be able to conduct the assessment of an infrastructural projects.

Students who voluntarily participate in COIL with Florida International University (FIU) will develop advanced literacy, personal, learning-to-learn and social skills.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of macro and microeconomics

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, seminars, discussion of case studies. Lessons will be in person.

Participation in COIL (on a voluntary basis) will enable students to work on advanced literacy, social, personal and learning-to-learn skills.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Part I: Macroeconomic impact of transport infrastructure 

Part II: Bulding costs and measures of capacity of transport infrastructure

Part III: Cost-Benefit Analysis and multi-criteria analysis

Part IV: Access to infrastructure

Part V: Features of network industries, centrality measures; complex network theory; positive feedbacks

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For students attending classes a list or readings (in English) will be available on Aulaweb.

Students non attending classes may prepare the exam on the book: Ferrari-Bottasso-Conti-Tei (2019) Economic role of transport infrastructure, Elsevier (chapter 6 excluded)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CLAUDIO FERRARI (President)

ENRICO MUSSO

ALESSIO TEI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes are in the first semester of the academic year

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Exam consists in an oral colloquium 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment is carried out considering:

- the knowledge of the program

- communication skills

Exam schedule