The course provides knowledge on the theoretical and applied models to interpret the root causes of internal and cross-border mobility within the economic dynamics of the Mediterranean area. This includes an applied understanding of the models and tools of international economics, and a deep understanding of the most relevant contemporary debates in the fields of sustainable development, food and nutrition security. Particular attention will also be paid to the analysis of the relations that the Mediterranean countries have long started, for historical-economic and political reasons, with Europe, the cooperation policies that have affected the countries of the two shores of the Mediterranean and the reasons for the limited impact that these policies have had on the social and political evolution in the area.

Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding of the global process of mobility, its determinants and implications fron both destination and origin countries as well as of delays and development problems but also the existing potential in the Mediterranean area. Applying knowledge and understanding Ability to apply the most common models of interpretation of migration flows and act as an informed experts in debating with citizens, shareholders and policymakers; Making judgements Acquisition of the knowledge necessary to understand migration policies and have an independent judgment on the effects of these policies on European economies and to develop an independent judgment with respect to the impact induced by these policies on the economic development of third Mediterranean countries. Communications skills Students will be able to present arguments and information on development issues in both written and verbal form. Students should be able to summarise and present the main points from a mass of data, to highlight and present in a cogent manner the main issues in debates, and to be able to clearly present theoretical models, selecting and applying appropriate theoretical models. Learning skills Students will be equipped with the tools necessary to practice as a working economist, especially as they apply to the problems of cross border mobiity. These tools include an applied understanding of key economic concepts, the ability to work with and interpret economic models, and to use the relevant tools.

The Mediterranean area: Countries belonging to the area: economic, social and political gaps; From the MED area to the MENA area Relations with the European Union Demographic dynamics: challenges and opportunities Economic dynamics: transition, independence, the role of the state Labor market and training systems Commercial opening and economic integration The reforms of 2000 and the Arab Springs EU development cooperation policies with Mediterranean countries The migratory phenomenon: internal mobility and international migration Development prospects and the economic impact of the pandemic and Ukraine war Migration and Development: Facts and Figures The global impacts of migration: simulations and estimations The short-term effects of migration on destination economies (the Specific-Factors Model) The long-term effects of migration on destination economies (The Rybczynski Model) The effects of migration on origin economies

An overview of the changed EU-MENA economic landscape: from cooperation to migration by Corrao F., Redaelli R., 2021, Palgrave Macmillan US. A Half-Empty Glass: Limits And Dilemmas Of The Eu’s Relations To The Mena Countries by Colombo S, Soler i Lecha E, Middle East and North Africa Regional Architecture, Working Papers No. 32, March 2019 Robert Feenstra; Alan Taylor (2021). International Trade Fifth  Edition (PART 2); Alain de Janvry, Elisabeth Sadoulet, Development Economics Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition; World Development Report (2023), Migrants, Refugees and Societies, The World Bank Group; Scientific articles and other materials distributed during the course;

The teaching activities for a total of 48 hours are carried out as follows: 1) online lessons 24 2) on campus lessons 24

To pass the exam, students should pass a written test via the platform Moodle/Luiss Learn The written exam will be in the form of a multiple choices test of 30 questions. To pass the exam, students should get a minimum grade of 18/30. This shows sufficient knowledge and understanding of the key topics of the course. To get first-class honour, students should demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of all the topics of the course. Summa cum laude can be awarded for distinguished students that show qualified achievements during the course as well as the ability to link the various topics of the course in a logical framework.