Class Introduction to Economy

The existence of the Introduction to Economics in the 1st Cycle of Social Work will become an important piece, as it can help students to understand how Economics works, the economic models and their impact on people's lives, that is, what the social consequences are. These elements are important when dealing with phenomena such as poverty, migration and other events of a social nature that lead to social exclusion. It is in the Economy, or in the way it is conducted, that a good part of the responsibilities in the existence of this same social exclusion, so relevant to Social Work, lies.  

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What is Economics? Definitions. Economics in the context of Social Sciences. Interdisciplinarity. Organicist and mechanistic conception of the Economy. Economics as a Science of Material and Social Well-Being. Economics as a science of the use of material conditions. The Economy and methodological issues. The birth of capitalism in Europe, the emergence of Liberalism and the advent of Political Economy. The theorizations of A. Smith, J. Keynes, A. Sen, J. Stiglitz. Fundamental economic concepts. Micro and Macroeconomics. Economic needs. The notion of economic goods. Economic value, use and exchange values. Political Economy and Society: the requirement of a sutestable economy; Social State, Social and Solidarity Economy. The "new" forms of poverty. The economic dimension of Human Rights. The RRPs, the green tax. The conflicts in Europe and in the World and the influence on the Economy. ECB, interest rates and social responses. Challenges for the 21st century.

The evaluation presupposes the completion of 2 Mandatory written knowledge assessment tests and participation in class. 1st Test 45% + 2nd Test 45% + Attendance and Participation in class 10%

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