I: Measuring the economy |
1. The principles of economic activity. Economic macromagnitudes. National accounts (SEC)
2. External accounts: Balance of payments
3. Socio-economic indicators of growth and development. Statistics from WB, OECD, IMF, UNCTAD, WTO, UNDP, EUROSTAT |
II. Analysis of the world economy. Globalization and the role of International Economic Institutions |
4. Evolution of the world economy under the capitalist framework. The globalization of the economy since Bretton Woods
5. Theories of economic growth and development. The virtuous/vicious circle of development/poverty. Emerging economies.
6. Challenges of sustainable development (ODS): growth, welfare, environment, migrations |