The course in Territorial Economics provides an in-depth examination of the mechanisms governing the spatial distribution of firms, productive factors, and population. Starting from classical location models and progressing to the most recent theories on agglomeration and territorial resilience, the lectures combine empirical analysis and case studies to illustrate how infrastructure, innovation, and public policies shape the competitiveness and sustainability of local systems.
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the theory of the location of productive activities and the spatial distribution of economic activities, as well as of analytical models related to regional economies and territorial development policies, including those framed within an environmental perspective.
Basic knowledge of economics and descriptive statistics.
SECTION I – Fundamentals of Applied Economics
SECTION II – Monographic Topics in Territorial Economics
Ricevimento: Always by appointment, to be agreed by direct message via MS Teams platform.
First week of the second semester, according to the academic calendar approved by DISTAV.
Written exam with both multiple-choice and open-ended questions Empirical exercises based on datasets Project work with a written report and a brief presentation
The assessment verifies mastery of theoretical models, the ability to critically interpret territorial data, and the effectiveness in presenting results. Evaluation criteria include:
All materials, announcements, and exercises will be published on AulaWeb. Students with specific needs are encouraged to contact the instructor or the designated DSA representative.