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The world is now facing a severe environmental crisis. The rising consumption needs in advanced countries as well as in emerging and fast-growing economies, are harming the whole planet. The “take-make-dispose” model of production and consumption is...
Econometrics is the application of statistics and mathematics to economic and financial data. In today’s world data are largely available and econometric techniques are crucially important to conducting reliable data analyses in private and public...
The aim of this course is to develop the tools necessary to understand the multifaceted process of European integration from a political-economy perspective, looking at both theoretical and empirical results in the literature. The course focuses on...
This course focuses on Chilean political and economic issues relating to regional trade organizations within the global context from a Chilean viewpoint. The course will include guest lecturers and visits to local representatives. It begins by...
Game Theory is an area of Mathematics with multiple applications to Economics, Political Science and many sciences. We will study mathematical concepts such as combinatorial methods, fixed point theorems and convexity methods as they are used to...
This course is centered on the concept of sustainability and its various shared implications. Initially, students will be made familiar with the history and the present uses of this concept. In addition the concept of Central Europe, an introduction...
This course focuses on agricultural and environmental policies implemented by the EU and the effects of these policies on the economies of some European countries where agriculture is a dominant industry, especially the Mediterranean countries. In...
Combining knowledge from both political science and economics, IPE contributes to our understanding of the international economy. Why do some countries adopt protectionist policies while other embrace free trade? What explains the different...
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Latin American economies in transition, with a special focus on Argentina and Chile as emerging economy. It delves into the economic, social, and political landscapes of Latin America, contrasting...
This course covers a range of themes that reflect the diverse and complex nature of the South African cities’ economic landscape. Students will consider the historical, geographical, governance, and firm-level perspectives when unpacking the growth...