International Economics

Objectives

To provide the theoretical and empirical tools for the analysis of the contemporary international economy.

General characterization

Code

01101368

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Ana Catarina Silva Dias Alvarez

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

None.

 

Bibliography

Krugman, Paul, Obstfeld, Maurice and Melitz, Marc. International Economics. Theory and Policy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2018 (11th edition).

Teaching method

Theoretical classes to present and discuss fundamental concepts and practical classes to deepen the methodology and analyze practical cases with greater student participation.

Evaluation method

- Mid-term exam: 25%


- End-term exam: 40%


- Maximum {mid-term exam, end-term exam}: 5%


- Group project: 30% 

Subject matter

This course aims to provide the theoretical and empirical tools for the analysis of the contemporary international economy. We will address the basic theories of international trade, as well as the positive and normative aspects of trade policy.

Programs

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