The main objective of the course is to provide an overview of the causes and consequences of population change in historical and comparative perspective, and to gain an understanding of their interrelation with broader economic and social dynamics.

Learning Outcomes (Dublin Descriptors):

1. Knowledge and Understanding
   -Acquire a solid understanding of key demographic concepts and theories related to fertility, mortality, migration, and population structures.

• Understand the long-term evolution and cross-country variation in population dynamics and their drivers.

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding

• Apply economic tools and analytical frameworks to interpret population trends and their economic and social implications.
• Analyze population data and indicators using real-world examples.

3. Making Judgements

• Evaluate the role of population change in shaping societal transformations, policy challenges, and long-term development trajectories.
• Formulate critical reflections on the economic implications of demographic dynamics in different contexts.

4. Communication Skills

• Present demographic data, arguments, and findings clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms, using appropriate disciplinary language.

5. Learning Skills

• Develop the ability to autonomously explore the links between economic and demographic issues through academic literature and data sources.
• Strengthen research skills for further study in economics, social sciences, or public policy.