Essentials of Economics

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the basic concepts of economic analysis: the study of the determinants of economic decisions of individuals and organizations. The main topics are the study of decisions of consumption, production and exchange of economic goods and the study of market mechanisms and price fixing, the analysis of production factors and competitiveness with particular reference to companies operating in mountain areas.

Knowledge of economic language, method and fundamentals of economics; ability to understand articles, essays and discussions concerning economic issues. Knowledge of the main characteristics of mountain agricultural systems and their critical issues. The use of basic accounting tools for the evaluation of business profitability and for business management.