ECO0390 - TRANSPORT ECONOMICS & INNOVATION

Learning objectives The course will provide students with a solid grounding in the economics of the transportation sector, focusing on sustainability and innovation, according to climate change and sustainable development challenges. It covers the key principles governing transportation planning, investment and regulation and understanding how innovation affects transport and mobility. Main course objectives: - Understanding of the importance of transport for the economic development and of the relevance of innovation and eco-innovation for mobility and sustainability issues - Understanding of special issues related to transport and logistics industries - Apply economic knowledge to specific transport and mobility problem; - Learn how to give value to non-market goods in transport The skills acquired will train the students to become applied analysts in public or private institutions and organizations. Expected learning outcomes Students should obtain basic skills in the analysis of travel demand and supply and of transportation system benefits, also considering negative externalities. Students should also be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the tools for critically analysing the dynamics and technological innovations affecting the market for transportation and driving sustainability. They will be able to make an oral presentation on a specific issue, discussing it with the other students and the lecturer.