Objectives and competences
Qualifying student with: comprehensive knowledge of factors of European integration, common policies, present challenges of functioning and the economic growth of EU; critical evaluation of existent research on the economics of EU and their constituent parts; a critical evaluation of alternative methodological approaches to research of European integration and independent scientific research in the field; dissemination of the own research findings
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. 1. History of european integration, facts and institutions 2. Microeconomics of economic integration 3. EU policies 4. Monetary and fiscal policy in the EU 5. The responses to the crisis of euro area 6. Analysis of integration of EU countries 7.Present challenges and issues of integration
Learning and teaching methods
Lecturing.
Case studies.
Active research work, discussion.
Problem solving.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge base: Qualifying student with: comprehensive knowledge of creation, functioning and challenges of EU. Ethical issues: is aware of ethical dilemmas by solving economic issues at the scientific level. Analysis: with critical awareness can evaluate different theories and empirical research related to the economy of EU; Synthesis: can synthesize theoretical and empirical findings in the research of particular topics of the course; Application: in problem solving acts independently, with originality and can independently evaluate the results of the findings.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable Skills The learner: Learning resources: is able to use different learning resources; Management of information: is able to undertake research tasks autonomously; Autonomy: is independent and self-critical while performing research; Team work: can work successfully in team(s); Application of skills: can operate in complex environment and knows the good practises; Autonomy: acts independently, responsibly and self-critically; Technical expertise: can adapt skills and design or develop new skills/procedures for new situations; Autonomy in skill use: can act in a professional capacity for self/others, with responsibility.
Readings
Baldwin, R. and C. Wiplosz. 2004. The Economics of European Integration. McGraw-Hill. London.
De Grauwe, P. 2014. Economics of Monetary Union. Oxford University Press: New York.
Izbrani znanstveni članki/Selected scientific articles
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminar work 50%
Oral exam 50%
Student passes the exam, when each part of the examination is evaluated as positiv.
