Global Economic Challenges

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of economics is desirable. 

Teaching Methods

Mixed theoretical-practical classes; discussion of case studies in class; preparation by students of the discussion of case studies

Learning Outcomes

1. present the evolution of the world economy in recent decades;
2. describe the main challenges facing the global economy;
3. use economic theory to analyze those challenges;
4. discuss different points of view on those challenges

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. The evolution of the world economy
2. The international monetary system
3. Essential elements of the theory of International trade
4. Essential elements of the theory of economic growth
5. Global economic challenges

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Presentations: 20.0%
Project: 40.0%
Mini Tests: 40.0%

Bibliography

Baldwin, R., Wyplosz, C. (2022). The Economics of European Integration. McGraw Hill.
Daniels, J.P., VanHoose, D.D. (2017). Global Economic Issues and Policies. Routledge.
Eichengreen, B. (2019). Globalizing Capital: A History of the International Monetary System. Princeton University Press.
Reinert, K.A. (2020). An Introduction to International Economics: New Perspectives on the World Economy. Cambridge University Press.
Salvatore, D. (2019). International Economics. Wiley.
Weil, D.N. (2012). Economic Growth. Routledge.
Um conjunto de textos escolhido em cada ano/A set of papers chosen each year.