Law, State, constitution - Forms of State and forms of government -
Italian Constitution of 1948 - Parliament - President of Republic - National Government -
Regional and local autonomies - Public administration - International law - European Union Law - Sources of law -
Fundamental rights - Judicial guarantees - Constitutional justice.
Course Content - Last names C-E
The Course is divided into three parts: the first part is devoted to introducing the study of elementary legal concepts and legal reasoning; the second part deals with the study of the Italian Constitution; and the third part focuses on public economic law.
Course Content - Last names F-I
See Course Program
Course Content - Last names J-M
Law, State, constitution - Forms of State and forms of government -
Italian Constitution of 1948 - Parliament - President of Republic - National Government -
Regional and local autonomies - Public administration - International law - European Union Law - Sources of law -
Fundamental rights - Judicial guarantees - Constitutional justice.
Course Content - Last names N-R
- European and Italian legal system;
- historical and institutional framework;
- interaction with the economic system and markets
A) for attending students the Text book will be T. Groppi, A. Simoncini Introduzione allo studio del diritto pubblico e delle sue fonti, Giappichelli, 2020 (last edition).
B) for non-attending students, a last edition manual (free choice between):
- Barbera - Fusaro, Public law course;
- Barile, Cheli, Grassi, public law institutions;
- Caretti, De Siervo, public law institutions.
C) for all students, additional reading of the volume of Giovannetti G., Parlamento e lotta politica. Volume I. Le regole del gioco (1946-1968), Giappichelli, Torino, 2019
Recommended textbooks - Surnames C-E
For attending students, the recommended textbook is:
- T. Groppi, A. Simoncini, Introduzione allo studio del diritto pubblico e delle sue fonti, Giappichelli, 2021.
For NON-attending students, a textbook of their choice is recommended from:
- P. Caretti, U. De Siervo, Diritto costituzionale e pubblico, Giappichelli, 2020, IV ed.
- P. Barile, E. Cheli, S. Grassi, Istituzioni di diritto pubblico, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, XVI ed.
A) for attending students the Text book will be T. Groppi, A. Simoncini Introduzione allo studio del diritto pubblico e delle sue fonti, Giappichelli, 2020, V ed.;
B) for non-attending students, free choice between:
- P. Caretti, U. De Siervo, Diritto costituzionale e pubblico, Giappichelli, 2020, IV ed.
- P. Barile, E. Cheli, S. Grassi, Istituzioni di diritto pubblico, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, XVI ed.
- A. Barbera, C. Fusaro, Corso di diritto pubblico, il Mulino, 2020, XI ed.
A) for attending students the Text book will be T. Groppi, A. Simoncini Introduzione allo studio del diritto pubblico e delle sue fonti, Giappichelli, ult. ed.;
B) for non-attending students, free choice between:
- P. Caretti, U. De Siervo, Diritto costituzionale e pubblico, Giappichelli, ult. ed.
- P. Barile, E. Cheli, S. Grassi, Istituzioni di diritto pubblico, Wolters Kluwer, ult. ed.
- A. Barbera, C. Fusaro, Corso di diritto pubblico, il Mulino, ult. ed.
- Italian Constitution;
more choosing one of the following manual: - Barile Cheli Grassi, Istituzioni di diritto pubblico, Cedam WKI, ult. ed. ;
- Caretti De Siervo, Diritto costituzionale e pubblico, Giappichelli, ultima. ed. ;
- Barbera Fusaro, Corso di diritto pubblico, Il Mulino, ult. ed. ;
- Bifulco, Diritto costituzionale, Giappichelli, ult. ed.
Learning Objectives - Last names A-B
1. The ability to systematically analyze, synthesize, and apply policies derived from critical-analytic reasoning over selected portions of the Italian Constitution.
2. The ability to recognize important, relevant considerations over real-life issues and situations dealing with civil liberties and civil right.
3. A working familiarity with key terms, clauses, cases, and chronologies in Public Law.
Learning Objectives - Last names C-E
The course aims to provide students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics degree program with basic knowledge and fundamental methodological references related to the configuration and functioning of the legal-normative context of public law within which business lives.
To this end, after an examination of the system of sources of law and the essential features of the structure of the Italian and European constitutional system, the economic principles contained in the Italian Constitution and European Treaties, general aspects related to the analysis of the costs of regulation, and the main issues related to the development of economic freedoms and public law of the economy will be analyzed.
The course sets the following educational objectives for students:
- learning a method of studying legal subjects;
- acquisition of the basic legal tools for reconstructing the regulatory system within which business moves and for understanding current political-institutional issues;
- introduction to the use of technical-legal language;
- development of initial legal argumentation skills.
Learning Objectives - Last names F-I
The course aims to introduce the attending students of Business Administration and Business and Trade to the basic knowledge and fundamental methodologies related to the arrangement of public law within the firms operate.
The course sets the following learning objectives:
- learning a methodology for studying legal issues;
- acquiring legal instruments to understand the legal system within the firms operate and to better understand the current political and institutional topics;
- introduction to technical legal language;
- development of a basic skill with legal reasoning and argumentation.
Learning Objectives - Last names J-M
The course aims to introduce the attending students of Business Administration and Business and Trade to the basic knowledge and fundamental methodologies related to the arrangement of public law within the firms operate.
The course sets the following learning objectives:
- learning a methodology for studying legal issues;
- acquiring legal instruments to understand the legal system within the firms operate and to better understand the current political and institutional topics;
- introduction to technical legal language;
- development of a basic skill with legal reasoning and argumentation.
Learning Objectives - Last names N-R
knowledge of:
- European and Italian legal and institutional system;
- sources of law;
- administrative organization;
- judicial system;
- regional and local system;
- fundamental rights and freedoms;
- interaction with the economic system and markets (monetary system, public policies, public finance, market regulation)
Prerequisites - Last names A-B
None
Prerequisites - Last names C-E
None.
Prerequisites - Last names F-I
None
Prerequisites - Last names J-M
None
Prerequisites - Last names N-R
none
Teaching Methods - Last names A-B
Lectures will take place following the course program and requiring students to read the assigned texts beforehand, it is suggested to take notes in class and re-elaborate such notes; finally, the students are expected to look for and read further resources or texts suggested by the professor. Furthermore, students are required to be attentive and to participate in the discussion of the topics discussed. All the material will be uploaded on the Moodle course website (e-l.unifi.it)
Teaching Methods - Last names C-E
Lectures.
Use of the Moodle portal of the University of Florence.
Mock trials of constitutionality judgments.
Mock trials of antitrust investigations.
Participation of external guests and experts.
Teaching Methods - Last names F-I
Frontal lectures. Use of the Moodle portal of the University of Florence. Participation of external guests and experts.
Teaching Methods - Last names J-M
Lectures. The Moodle platform is to be used for attending students.
Teaching Methods - Last names N-R
- lectures;
- seminar with guest speakers
Further information - Last names A-B
Students are expected to attend at least 70% of classes.
Further information - Last names C-E
To be considered an attending student, one must attend at least 85% of the lectures.
Further information - Last names F-I
Students are expected to attend at least 85% of classes.
Further information - Last names N-R
none
Type of Assessment - Last names A-B
- Oral examination;
The oral examination usually consists of two or three questions.
A part of the questions has a general character, so as to allow the student to demonstrate not only the acquired knowledge but also the ability to make connections between the various parts of the program.
Another part of the questions is more precise and concerns a specific topic.
The evaluation is sufficient if all the answers are sufficient and if, overall, no serious gaps or gross errors emerge. The evaluation is excellent if all the answers are exhaustive and demonstrate critical analysis skills and language properties.
- (optional only for attending students ) written self-assessment test (with closed-ended and open-ended questions) with exemption from the oral exam in case of a positive outcome and faculty to improve the assessment during the oral examination [for this modality contact the professor]
Type of Assessment - Last names C-E
Oral examination.
The exam usually consists of three questions.
One part of the questions is general in nature, so that the student can demonstrate not only the knowledge acquired but also the ability to make connections between the various parts of the program.
Another part of the questions is more pointed in nature and focuses on a specific topic.
The assessment is sufficient if all answers are sufficient and if, overall, no major gaps or significant errors emerge. The assessment is excellent if all answers are comprehensive and demonstrate critical analysis skills and ownership of language.
For attending students only, a single optional written self-assessment test, including closed and open-ended questions, will be given in December. If successful, the student will have to take a reduced oral test (1 question approximately). More information will be provided by the lecturer during the course.
Type of Assessment - Last names F-I
- Oral examination.
The oral examination consists of a plurality of questions (3-5).
The questions focus on the different parts of the program and, for attending students, of the lessons.
A part of the questions has a general character, so as to allow the student to demonstrate not only the acquired knowledge but also the ability to make connections between the various parts of the program.
Another part of the questions is more precise and concerns a specific topic.
The students are required to use an appropriate juridical language, to demonstrate capability of reasoning, to demonstrate the capability of employing the legal instruments to comprehend and problematize the topical issues.
The evaluation is sufficient if all the answers are sufficient and if, overall, no serious gaps or gross errors emerge. The evaluation varies from good to excellent if all the answers are exhaustive and demonstrate critical analysis skills and language properties.
- (Optional only for attending students) written self-assessment test on December 2021 (with closed-ended and open-ended questions). In case of positive outcome the student will take a shorter oral exam (1 answer around) [for this modality contact the professor]
Type of Assessment - Last names J-M
Oral examination;
The oral examination usually consists of three questions.
A part of the questions has a general character, so as to allow the student to demonstrate not only the acquired knowledge but also the ability to make connections between the various parts of the program.
Another part of the questions is more precise and concerns a specific topic.
The evaluation is sufficient if all the answers are sufficient and if, overall, no serious gaps or gross errors emerge. The evaluation is excellent if all the answers are exhaustive and demonstrate critical analysis skills and language properties.
- (optional only for attending students ) written self-assessment test (with closed-ended and open-ended questions) with exemption from the oral exam in case of a positive outcome and faculty to improve the assessment during the oral examination [for this modality contact the professor]
Type of Assessment - Last names N-R
- oral examination;
- optional written test (only for attending students and only for the first session in December)
Course program - Last names A-B
This course is designed to introduce students to the primary structures, actors, processes, and principles of Italian public law. Major focus will be on economic part of Italian public law.
Course program - Last names C-E
The Course is divided into three parts: the first part is devoted to an introduction to the study of elementary legal concepts and legal reasoning; the second part deals with the study of the Italian Constitution; and the third part focuses on public economic law.
Specifically:
Part 1 - Introduction
What is law
Basic legal concepts: subjective legal situations, legal personality, patrimonial autonomy, property
Legal norms and sources
The Italian, European, international legal system
The rationalization of normative sources
Part 2 - Constitutional law
Forms of state and forms of government
The constitutional state
Political rights
The parliament
The government
The public administration
The President of the Republic
The institutions of direct democracy
Fundamental rights and freedoms
The judicial system and access to justice
The independent authorities
The constitutional court
Simulations of three judgments of constitutionality
Part 3 – Public economic law
The Italian and European economic constitution
Competition and the principles of antitrust law
Focus: digital markets and the economic value of personal data
Simulation of an antitrust investigation
The ban on state aid and golden power
Consumer protection
Public utilities, publicly owned companies, and the manner in which public contracts are awarded
The regulation of the securities market
Visit to the Bank of Italy - Florence branch
The protection of private savings and the control of public finance
The monetary policy of the ECB and the European Economic and Monetary Union
The Next Generation EU Program.
Course program - Last names F-I
Law, State, constitution - Forms of State and forms of government - Italian Constitution of 1948 - Parliament - President of Republic - National Government - Public administration - Sources of law - Fundamental rights - Judicial guarantees - Constitutional justice - International law - European Union Law - Regional and local autonomies.
Course program - Last names J-M
This course is designed to introduce students to the primary structures, actors, processes, and principles of Italian public law. Major focus will be on economic part of Italian public law.
Course program - Last names N-R
- historical and institutional framework ;
- general notions of public law;
- forms of state and forms of government;
- European institutions: European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, European Court of Justice;
- Italian constitutional bodies: Parliament, President of the Republic, Government, Constitutional Court, electoral body;
- public administration and independent administrative authorities;
- judiciary and judicial system;
- regions and local authorities;
- fundamental rights and freedoms;
- interaction with the economic system and markets
Sustainable Development Goals 2030 - Last names A-B
Sustainable Development Goals 2030 - Last names C-E
Sustainable Development Goals 2030 - Last names N-R