The course presents the European position in the global economy. It reviews issues of international trade flows and capital flows between the European economies and the major partners. The course deals with the policies of the European Union, that of...
A study of the evolution of the Irish economy and the impact of Ireland’s membership of the European Union (EU). The course explores the economic and political background to Ireland’s decision to join the EU, the main institutions and policies of the...
This course provides a broad overview of international economics, focusing on Spain and the European Union. It is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of economic integration ideas, in the context of contemporary issues and using the tools of...
In this course we will take a look at the “Green City” Freiburg: Historical roots and citizens’ movements; local environmental policy-making in light of greater (national and supranational) legal frameworks; policy measures in different areas of...
In 2050, we live well, within the planet’s ecological limits. Our prosperity and healthy environment stem from an innovative, circular economy where nothing is wasted and where natural resources are managed sustainably, and biodiversity is protected...
The aim of this course is to show how, over the last few years, territories have modified and created a new resilient local policy in response to the urgency of global climate change. The aim of the course is to put students in the position of having...
The objective of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of the functions of financial markets in addition to key linkages between the real economy and the financial sector. This requires an understanding of the instruments traded on the key...
The course covers the complexities of globalized money markets, including foreign exchange and Eurocurrency markets, while highlighting the significance of domestic market instruments in the context of monetary policy and economic stabilization.
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Financial inclusion is one of the main channels for enabling individuals to achieve full economic and social participation. In recent years, developing countries have experienced strong gains in financial inclusion. This is mainly due to the growing...
What are the economic functions of financial intermediaries (FIs), and in particular, of commercial banks? The main objective of this course is to address this question by analyzing the imperfections that affect the smooth functioning of financial...