Economics

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

This unit comprises two distinct periods. Initially, it will result in a theoretical review of the subject under analysis. It follows a period of discussion and interaction between teachers and students, with the presentation of simulated and real cases.

Learning Outcomes

1. Provide the key knowledge in economics to those with no basic training in Economics/Management ;
2. To familiarize students with the main issues of economic policy at the national and European context;
3. Provide a reflection and active participation in the discussion of issues and facilitate process analysis and more informed decision.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction to (Macro)Economic Analysis

    1.1. The main macroeconomics problems: growth, redistribution; unemployment; inflation.
    1.2. Brief Introduction to National Accounts
    1.3. Temporal and spatial comparisons
2. Short-term Macroeconomics (closed economy)
    2.1. The market for goods and services, the money market and the IS/ LM
    2.2 . monetary and fiscal policies;
    2.3. The problem of budget deficit
3. Microeconomics
    3.1. Demand, supply and market equilibrium
    3.2 .Company Theory
    3.3. Market Structures
    3.4. Market Failures

Head Lecturer(s)

Pedro Miguel Girão Nogueira Ramos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
The evaluation will be carried out by a written test (0 to 20 values), without consultation: 100.0%

Bibliography

Suporte pedagógico fornecido pelo docente. Pedagogical support provided by the lecture.