TOURISM ECONOMICS AND POLICY-2

Academic year
2025/2026 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
ECONOMIA E POLITICA DEL TURISMO - 2
Course code
ET5002 (AF:506695 AR:289524)
Teaching language
Italian
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6 out of 12 of TOURISM ECONOMICS AND POLICY
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Academic Discipline
SECS-P/06
Period
4th Term
Course year
2
Where
TREVISO
The course is one of the compulsory courses in the Economics and Tourism (ET) curriculum. The course is divided into two modules, which together provide a total of 12 credits. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive set of analytical tools to understand the functioning of the tourism economy and to critically evaluate the dynamics that shape this sector at both the micro and macro levels. Through the use of concrete case studies, drawn from both Italian and international contexts, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of tourism economics and to the challenges associated with the optimal use and management of tourism resources. The overarching goal is to enable students to grasp how tourism can be strategically leveraged to generate economic value, while at the same time considering issues of sustainability, competitiveness, and territorial development. The first module will address the demand side of the tourism market, the supply side, and the impact of tourism on local and national economies. The second module will focus on policies for managing tourism challenges at both local and global levels, with particular attention to the role of research in designing and evaluating effective solutions
After completing this program, learners will understand how political economy policies shape tourism development and influence competitiveness, equity, and sustainability. They will be able to analyze the economic impacts of tourism flows using key tools and apply theoretical principles through real-world Italian and international case studies.
Having passed the Microeconomics exam during the first year.
The program includes:
1) Political economy policies for tourism: Examination of the different policy instruments and regulatory frameworks that shape tourism development. This includes fiscal measures (e.g., taxes, subsidies, incentives), infrastructure investment, labor and environmental regulations, destination branding, and sustainability-oriented policies. The focus is on how these instruments influence competitiveness, equity, and long-term resilience of the tourism sector.
2) Tools for tourism flow impact analysis: Introduction to specific methods for measuring the economic impacts of tourism flows, including direct, indirect, and induced effects, as well as multiplier and spillover analyses.
3) Case studies: Examination of real-world cases, both Italian and international, to illustrate how theoretical principles and analytical tools are applied in practice to tourism management and policy
Notes, handouts, readers.

Integrative reading: G. CANDELA, Manuale di Economia del Turismo, CLUEB, Bologna, 1996.

Non frequenting students: contact teacher

For both students, whether attending or not attending/other exams:
Written exam consisting of 4 open-ended questions (to be answered in 1 hour and 15 minutes) designed to assess understanding of the topics covered in class using the teaching materials, textbook, and materials made available by the instructor on Moodle.
A sample written exam will be uploaded to the Moodle platform.
written
In terms of grading criteria, for both attending and non-attending students, the following benchmarks are established:

A. Scores falling within the 18-22 range will be assigned when the student demonstrates:
- Adequate knowledge and comprehension applied within the framework of the program.
- Satisfactory communication skills.

B. Scores ranging from 23 to 26 will be awarded when the student exhibits:
- Reasonable grasp of knowledge and understanding relevant to the program.
- Competent communication skills.

C. Scores in the 27-30 range signify:
- Good to excellent proficiency in understanding and applying the program's concepts.
- Fully appropriate communication skills.

D. The distinction of '30 cum laude' is granted when the student showcases:
- Profound understanding and application of program content.
- Exceptional communication skills.
The course is organized as follows:
a) theoretical lectures
b) discussion of case studies in the form of a working group
c) discussion of papers presented during lectures
The teaching materials will be available on the Moodle platform, published with the respective topics of the class and accompanied by an introduction that will helps students to understanding the course syllabus.
Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments

Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 28/09/2025