The purpose of the course is to give students sufficient knowledge to understand the economic facts. We propose to go beyond the conventional ideas, to provide critical elements against the dominant thought since the 80s and to present new approaches.

• Awareness of the multiple analytical frameworks alternative to apparently straightforward economic interpretation
• Capacity of analysis and of building student's own view on contemporary economic facts
• Open-mindedness

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