Economics for Policymakers

Overview

What you will study

By the end of this Economics for Policymakers programme offered by European University Institute (EUI) , and depending on the sessions followed, participants will be able to:

• Recall the basics of economic policymaking and recognise the different objectives and limitations of government intervention through economic policies;

• Select the right data toolboxes to be used in different economic policymaking scenarios and identify best practices in the use of quantitative information;

• Comprehend the main elements in the operation of budget systems;

• Define the main concepts and implementation challenges of government tax policy and tax governance;

• Discuss the main conceptual issues impacting public debt, the cost of debt and debt sustainability, and the practical issues in debt management;

• Define the main concepts of monetary policy and that of a fiscal-monetary policy mix in the context of open economies and understand the dilemmas and trade-offs that surround their implementation;

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the role of different structural policies, their impact on competitiveness and implementation challenges;

• Outline the most important debates in current economic policy issues, such as environmental investments, energy-related taxes, addressing inequalities, and more, and identify the advantages or disadvantages of each alternative policy option.