The first edition of the course was held in six two-hour classes, from October to November 2023.

This second edition of the course was held in six two-hour classes, from November to December 2023.

The primary aim of the project was to provide senior students at the Panetti Technical Institute with a comprehensive understanding of the economic landscape. Starting from the roots of the discipline, the project encompassed contemporary financial dynamics.

The goal was to make often complex concepts more accessible and understandable, thereby providing students with a solid foundation in economics and its current evolutions.

The second objective is to make students of citizens more aware through financial awareness. A greater awareness of economic and financial dynamics allows better participation of children in public and democratic life.

Course Contents:

Lesson 1 - What is Economics: Introduction to the economic discipline, understanding key concepts like currency, interest rates, GDP, and inflation.

Lesson 2 - History of Economic Thought: A deeper look into the theories of significant economists such as Adam Smith, Marx, Ricardo, and Fredman to understand the foundations of modern economic thought.

Lesson 3 - Saving and Investing: Definition of income, consumption, and saving. Detailed study of investment concepts, risk, diversification, and types of investments, with a special focus on cryptocurrencies.

Lesson 4 - Defending Yourself in the Workplace: Learning the necessary skills to read a contract and a payslip, equipping students with the tools to navigate the world of work.

Lesson 5 - The Cyclicality of the Economy: Exploring the meaning of poverty, analyzing cognitive biases, and presenting savings techniques.

Lesson 6 - Entrepreneurship and Business Model Canvas: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas tool and actively engaging students in creating a business through group activities and entrepreneurship.

Goals and Impact:

The course was held at the Panetti - Pitagora Technical Institute. The school is attended by low-income students with heterogeneous nationalities and backgrounds. It was therefore considered that carrying out the project in that institution could have a very broad impact.

The course engaged 50 senior students from17 to 19 for a total of 12 hours. It enabled students to acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge in the world of economics and finance, making complex concepts more accessible. Students were actively involved, stimulating their creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. The project represented a significant opportunity to promote financial awareness among young people, providing them with essential tools to understand the economic world we live in. The interaction and enthusiasm shown by the students confirmed the importance of such initiatives in contributing to the education of informed citizens prepared for the future.