This course provides students with the methodological and theoretical foundations necessary to analyze the functioning of modern economies and to interpret historical and contemporary economic developments. Topics include the stylized facts of business cycle fluctuations and long-term economic growth, the determinants of unemployment and inflation, and the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies. The course also examines the role of structural reforms in enhancing macroeconomic performance.

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Instructor: Giovanna Vallanti (gvallanti@luiss.it)

Teaching assistant: Diletta Topazio (dtopazio@luiss.it)

Contacts and office hour:

• Giovanna Vallanti (gvallanti@luiss.it) Office hour:  Tuesday, 10:15–11:15 in room 528 (V floor, Viale Romania).
• Diletta Topazio (dtopazio@luiss.it): by email on https://luiss.webex.com/meet/dtopazio

In order to  allow for a more efficient management of time, please send an email of confirmation by 6pm of the day before the meeting if you want to attend the office hour