European Union Economic Policies

Recommended Prerequisites

European Union Law

Teaching Methods

Lectures and tutorials

Learning Outcomes

The study of the roots and the economic grounds of EU integration, laying special emphasis on the internal market objective. From that perspective, we will approach the major European economic policies under a double angle: firstly, we will consider the main policy guidelines and look at the way they have evolved over recent years; then, we promote a critical, reflexive analysis of their consistency with economic theory frameworks.

This will allow to learn the objectives of EU economic integration and their economic rationale. Then, with this theoretical structure in mind, students will be able to understand the various EU sectorial economic policies, while also gaining a critical perspective on (at least some of) them an on the coordination of policies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1 - The economics of European integration

2 - European economic policies

2.1 - Competiton policy and economic regulation

2.2 - Free circulation of production factors

2.3 - Sectorial policies

2.3.1 - Common agricultural policy

2.3.2 - Industrial policy

2.3.3 - Technological research and development policy

2.3.4 - Energy policy

2.3.5 - Environmental policy

2.4 - The challenges of spatial imbalance

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Bibliografia básica: | Basic sources

 

Bibliografia fundamental: | Fundamental sources

Porto 2017, Manuel Carlos Lopes, Teoria da Integração e Políticas da União Europeia - Face aos Desafios da Globalização, 5ª edição, Almedina, Coimbra

 

Bibliografia recomendada: | Recommended sources

Baldwin e Wyplosz 2015, Richard e Charles, The Economics of European Integration, 5ª edição, McGraw-Hill Education, Berkshire

Dearden e McDonald 2005, Stephen e Frank, European Economic Integration, 4ª adição, Pearson Education, Essex