Q1. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course the student must demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of transport economics and port systems with particular regard to transport modes. Must know the qualitative and quantitative aspects for each modality, the main technologies and their supply and demand characteristics.
D2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course the student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in point D1 to solve planning and investment problems. Must also know how to use spreadsheets for data processing and analysis.
Q3. Making judgements: At the end of the course the student will be able to judge the statistics and economic indicators relating to the sector. He must propose ideas and solutions to an investment problem and choose the most appropriate analytical technique to pursue a specific objective.
D4. Communication skills: At the end of the course the student must be able to clearly explain the concepts acquired in point D1, be able to document the economic and statistical analysis performed and present the analytical result correctly. They must also be able to intervene in a critical discussion on course topics by giving valid suggestions.
D5. Learning ability: At the end of the course the student must be able to independently delve into the topics covered, and must also be able to transfer the notions learned in subsequent courses, know how to plan and propose economic analyzes of investments in the different modes of transport.

Microeconomics e Macroeconomics

Slides and recording on http://moodle.units.it/moodle/

A brief history of the development of transport
Statistical data on mobility passengers
The theory of road traffic
Environmental externalities, congestion and safety
The electric car
The choice of the car
Transport and Environment
Road transport of goods and logistics
Transport in Italy: markets and policies
Rail transport
Air transport
Infrastructure and development
maritime transport
The port and the ports of FVG

They include traditional lesson, class presentations by students
and meetings with transport operators.
It is considered particularly important to enhance learning with activities that encourage role playing, problem solving, brainstorming and learning by doing. In particular, projects will be carried out in collaboration with companies and institutions, such as development of financial analyses, business planning, business modelling, market and consumer behavior analysis, communication plans. Particularly important will be to develop work based on the assignment of research questions and to use Flipped Classroom methodologies to encourage active learning. Finally, while focusing on in-person training, the teacher considers it important to keep the lessons recorded online, as a teaching aid to support the learning of both those who participate in the in-person lessons and those categories of students who are unable to attend.

Learning is verified through a final written test. The written test concerns the teaching program with 10 questions formulated by the teacher and referring to all the topics covered in the course.
A second verification element concerns the laboratory activity, consisting in the preparation and oral presentation of the thesis.
All tests aim to ascertain the student's knowledge of the theoretical and empirical aspects of the material, with the aim of evaluating knowledge of transport modes and the ability to develop economic analyzes relating to the sector.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)