Geo-economics

Objectives

a) To present some main tools of quantitative analysis;
b) To recognize the relevance and modernity of Geoeconomics in the broader context of Social Sciences;
c) To discuss the main concepts of microeconomics;
d) To present the main tools of microeconomic analysis;
e) To discuss the main concepts of macroeconomics;
f) To present the main tools of macroeconomic analysis

General characterization

Code

711041069

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

José Manuel Rodrigues Lúcio

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

  • PORTO, Manuel Carlos, Economia – Um texto introdutório, 4ª edição, Coimbra, Almedina, 2014.
  • MUROLO, Afrânio e BONETTO, Giácomo, Matemática aplicada à Administração, Economia e Contabilidade, São Paulo, Thomson Learning, 2ª edição, 2012.
  • SAMUELSON, Paul e NORDHAUS, William, Economia, 19ª edição, Lisboa, Editora McGraw-Hill de Portugal Ldª, 2012.
  • KRUGMAN, Paul; WELLS, Robin and GRADDY, Kathryn, Economics – European Edition, New York, Worth Publishers, 2007.

Teaching method

Theoretical and practical classes. The students have several opportunities to participate in the discussions during
classes.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - Assiduity(5%), Reading of selected references: the interpretation and comprehension of these selected references will be tested on a writting exam(60%), Reading of selected references: the interpretation and comprehension of these selected references will be tested on a writting test(35%)

Subject matter

1) The variable space in economics.
2) Supply, Demand, Markets
3) Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand, Product, Employment, Growth, Inflation, Consumption, Investment, Public
Spending, Exports, Imports, Multipliers.
4) Basic notions of national accountability.
5) Equilibrium condition in Economy.
6) Public Policies.
7) The Geoeconomy of Portuguese Regions

Programs

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