The goal of the course is to familiarize the students with the main issues of the theory of international economics /trade theory, international trade policy, international finance as well as international cooperation in the fields like energy, environmental protection, global health and reduction of poverty. The main topics include: international trade and investments theory; the balance of payments; nominal and real exchange rates; international financial crisis and its implications; global problems; climate change and environmental protection; development of poverty in the modern world.

This course introduces students to the nature and scope of the macroeconomic theory. Basic macroeconomics theory is mixed with useful knowledge regarding how the actual economy operates in the context of households and firms’ decision making. Key topics include: key macroeconomic variables (national output, inflation, unemployment, interest rates and exchange rates), determination of output in the long run and short run; business cycle fluctuations; fiscal and monetary policy; technological dynamics and new models of economic growth

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms behind technological change, innovations, industrial dynamics and science and technology (S&T) policy, and their impact on national, regional and local economic development. This course will provide the students with knowledge on the complex (social, institutional, historical, technological, cultural) context of „innovation ecosystems”, technology/industry frontiers, evolutionary industrial processes, as well as the knowledge base for qualified analyses of policies, strategies and processes related to the role of industrial/ technological change, innovations and economic prosperity.

This course aims to explore the determinants of national, regional and industry/sector competitiveness of the European Union from a bottom-up, microeconomic perspective. The course probes the ultimate determinants of a nation’s or region’s productivity, rooted in the strategies and operating practices of locally-based firms, technological advancement and innovations, especially in the high-tech sectors, the vitality of clusters, and the quality of the business environment in which competition takes place.

(2014: co-lecturing of the course ECON S208 with prof. Michele Cincera, Solvey`s Brussels School of Economics and Management, ULB) This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms behind technological change, innovations, industrial dynamics and science and technology (S&T) policy, and their impact on national, regional, local and business strategies. This course  provides the students with knowledge on the complex linkages between microeconomics (decisions of economic agents in perfect markets), industrial economics (functioning and interactions of firms and markets in imperfect markets) and strategy (how do firms compete and organize themselves for profitability) in the context of innovation-driven competitive advantages and technology/industry frontiers

(Harvard Business School MOC Network course) This course aims to explore the determinants of national and regional competitiveness from a bottom-up, microeconomic perspective. The course probes the ultimate determinants of a nation’s or region’s productivity, rooted in the strategies and operating practices of locally-based firms, the vitality of clusters, and the quality of the business environment in which competition takes place.

The course introduces a sound understanding of key economic concepts relevant to household and firm level decision making, as well as government policy making. It covers the basic principles of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis; objectives and constraints that direct the decision making of economic agents (consumers and producers); the relationship between the outcome of their interaction and the nature of the markets (competitive, imperfect competition or monopoly) as well as macroeconomic issues such as growth, productivity, labor markets, wages, business cycles, inflation, money, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policy, banking and financial crises, global imbalances in the allocation of capital and sovereign debt crises. (Bradford- Kozminski BA Program, 2008-2014)

The module aims to provide students with knowledge of the globalization and integration processes taking around the world and their effects, including on modern regional integration processes, the basics of the theory of trade, static and dynamic effects of economic integration and the functioning and strategies of integration groups, with particular emphasis on the European Union, its policies and activities. The module provides knowledge enabling to run a critical analysis of the benefits and costs related to the European Union economic integration, identification of mechanisms accompanying economic integration at various levels (applying the theory of economic integration to analyze the functioning of integrated areas).

Digital transformation its role on the development of new social construct and smart society. Digital transformation of the company – legal framework, case studies, impact on competitiveness (on macro-, micro- and sector-level). The course applies the case study method, and discusses the digital transformation from various perspectives – companies and their sectors. Discussion of success factors and the path to their development. Discussion on the social benefits (positive externalities, cultural and social achievements). Online platforms as strong drivers of innovation and value creation in the digital economy system; the power of digital platforms for industrial development; new business models, a new approach to innovations and new products development.