The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the economic, social, and institutional impacts of digital transformation and artificial intelligence technologies, and to develop the ability to effectively use artificial intelligence applications in economic analysis, data evaluation, decision making, and policy development processes.

Concepts of digital transformation and their economic impacts; digital economy and platform economies; Industry 4.0 and smart production systems; big data and data economy; fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning; generative artificial intelligence applications; effective prompt engineering techniques; the use of artificial intelligence in academic research; AI assisted data analysis and reporting tools; the effects of artificial intelligence on labor markets, financial markets, and public policies; data security, ethics, and regulatory frameworks; artificial intelligence applications in economic analysis and contemporary case studies.