Prof. Tommaso Sonno

• The slides are the primary and self-contained reference for the course: they include all mathematical derivations in full, and are sufficient to prepare the written exam. No textbook purchase is required.
• The only additional required material is the set of academic papers discussed in the research sessions, posted on Virtuale at the beginning of the course with precise indication of the parts relevant for the exam (the introductions).

Argomenti del programma: The course is structured in three pillars: 1. International trade theory . Comparative advantage and Ricardian models (Ricardo, Dornbusch-Fischer-Samuelson); the Eaton-Kortum model and the gravity equation; gains from trade and quantitative applications (ACR formula; tariffs, Brexit, trade wars); Heckscher-Ohlin and the distributional effects of trade (Stolper-Samuelson, Rybczynski); increasing returns and "New…

• The slides are the primary and self-contained reference for the course: they include all mathematical derivations in full, and are sufficient to prepare the written exam. No textbook purchase is required.
• The only additional required material is the set of academic papers discussed in the research sessions, posted on Virtuale at the beginning of the course with precise indication of the parts relevant for the exam (the introductions).

Argomenti del programma: The course is structured in three pillars: 1. International trade theory . Comparative advantage and Ricardian models (Ricardo, Dornbusch-Fischer-Samuelson); the Eaton-Kortum model and the gravity equation; gains from trade and quantitative applications (ACR formula; tariffs, Brexit, trade wars); Heckscher-Ohlin and the distributional effects of trade (Stolper-Samuelson, Rybczynski); increasing returns and "New…

Argomenti del programma: The course is organized in two blocks. The first block (lectures 1–10) develops international trade theory from classical models (endowment economy, Ricardo, Heckscher-Ohlin) to New Trade Theory (Krugman, monopolistic competition) and the analysis of trade policy.

• This is a highly practical course: rather than relying on textbooks, it is based on teaching materials developed ad hoc and updated every year, drawing on decades of first-hand policy-making experience.

Argomenti del programma: The course combines a methodological "playbook" for policy writing with the in-depth discussion of a small set of current public policy issues, announced at the beginning of the course . The Policy Brief Playbook : what a policy brief is and why it matters; types of briefs; targeting the audience; structure, style, and accuracy of sources; criteria for actionable recommendations; the executive summary (structure,…