Economics II

Year
1
Academic year
2024-2025
Code
01015271
Subject Area
Economy
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Students will be evaluated on a continuous basis, by two written tests and one oral one.

There is also a special and appeal evaluation moment, by a written test and, if needed, an oral one. 

Learning Outcomes

Give students basic knowledge and skills on fundamental topics of economic science. This will allow students who wish so to complete with more in-depth studies. The present unit refers to what is usually known as “macroeconomics topics”.  

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I – National accounting system

II – Wealth distribution and redistributive policies

III – Money and inflation

IV – International Trade, Economic integration and international payments. 

Head Lecturer(s)

João José Nogueira Almeida

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 100.0%

Bibliography

  Manuel Porto (2014). Economia, um texto introdutório. 4ª edição. Coimbra: Almedina