Dates: 8-12 September 2025
Hours: 15:00 to 18:30 CEST
Format: In person
Intended for
Academic researchers and researchers in policy institutions who are interested in geopolitics and international economics.
Prerequisites
Master level courses in macroeconomics and econometrics.
Overview
This course examines the intersection of economics and geopolitics, focusing on the measurement and economic impact of geopolitical risks. We will explore various approaches to quantifying geopolitical risks and assess how different countries, industries, and sectors are exposed to them. The course will analyze the economic and financial consequences of geopolitical shocks, including their effects on economic activity, financial markets, and cross-border linkages.
A key emphasis will be on the methodological tools used in geoeconomic analysis. Students will develop analytical skills in textual analysis and working with (un)structured large datasets, applying these methods to real-world economic and policy challenges. Additionally, we will examine selected aspects of international policy coordination in response to geopolitical risks, covering monetary, fiscal, and trade policy considerations.
This course will equip participants with the tools needed to analyze the economic impact of geopolitical developments in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
Topics
- Measurement of geopolitical risks
- Overview of textual analysis in economic applications
- Quantification of the economic effects of geopolitical risks
- Selected topics in international policy coordination
- Professor: Dario Caldara