The economic policy studies analyse the importance of the State intervention in economy. Currently, there are not pure market economies, on the contrary, contemporary societies have mixed economies whose functioning is not understood without the presence of the State in economy. In the end, economic activities are developed in an institutional framework highly configured by the regulation and intervention of the State.

The demand of qualified professionals in the specific area of public intervention (as a political-economic analyst) is required by several entities such as; international organisations, European institutions, central and local administrations, city councils, councils, independent bodies, research centres, consultant’s offices, studies services for large companies and banks, social organisations, labour and business organisations, NGOs, etc.

The Master’s Degree in Economic Policy and Public Economy offers an advanced training programme for high level specialists in economic policy and public economics who will be able to interpret the possibilities and consequences of State intervention in economy. Its content includes an interdisciplinary perspective with political, economic and social dimensions in the analysis of the economic challenges of our time and its alternatives. Also, given the importance of the current globalisation process, the programme places special emphasis on the economic policies of international relations.

First, the Master has an academic-research nature that develops research skills and qualifies for the development of a doctoral thesis of quality. This Master’s is therefore addressed to students who wish to develop a professional research activity or an academic career. On the other hand, the Master’s also provides professional training and professional work placements to those who wish it.

The Master’s Degree in Economic Policy and Public Economy offers various research lines supported on a highly developed staff structure of master’s degree doctors who have relevant connections with national and international research groups. Among them, the following research spaces can be mentioned: Constitutional Economics, Ecological Economics and sustainable development, EU Economy, Public Finance and Public Sector Economics, Local Development, Industrial and Technological Innovation Policy, Tourism Development Policy, Economy, labour and territory, Institutional Economy and public regulations, Productive dynamics and sectoral policies, Economy and labour policy, Globalisation and economic policy, Development and cooperation policy, Welfare State, and redistributive policies, etc.

For completing the degree of the Master’s in Economic Policy and Public Economy each student has to pass 60 ECTS, which include:

• 15 compulsory credits. This section is composed by the following subjects:
  • Market, State and Economic Policy
  • Public Economy
  • and Quantitative Methods in Economy.
•  33 optional credits to choose between different subjects included in the following sections:
  • Economy, Policy and Society
  • Public Sector Economics
  • Economic Policy
  • Economic Policy in an international perspective
  • Research Methodology and Work placements.
  • The details of the subjects offered can be checked in the curriculum.
• 12 compulsory credits of the Master’s Degree Final Project.