Discipline details

Course details

Recommended Prior Knowledge

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Objectives

1) to Understand the main concepts and instruments used in economic analysis and apply them in solving problems;
2) to Identify the main players in the market and the rationale underlying their decision;
3) to Understand government intervention in the economy;
4) to Understand the behavior and intervention of consumers and producers in different market structures;
5) to Understand and interpret the main macroeconomic aggregates, objectives and instruments;
6) To understand issues related to economic growth, development and poverty.
Teaching Methods

It is proposed to use the expository method, always seeking to build knowledge through the use of students, through the participation of students in both theoretical and practical classes. It is also proposed that classes be supported through the Moodle platform
Internship(s)

Não
Syllabus

1 - Introduction to economic concepts
- Fundamental economic concepts
- Demand, supply and market
- Mixed Economy and Government Behavior
2 - Microeconomic concepts
- Consumer behavior
- Producer behavior
- Markets of perfect and imperfect competition
3 - Macroeconomic concepts
- National accounting and economic circuit
Content Explanation

The three proposed chapters deal transversally with fundamental economic aspects in order to achieve the first objective outlined above. The other objectives are more directed to a specific chapter of the program, namely: objectives 2), 3) for Chapter 1; objectives 2) and 4) for Chapter 2; objective 5) and 6) for Chapter 3.
Methodology Explanation

In order to assist the expository / participatory method used in theoretical classes, slide show support materials are prepared for each subject area, thus enabling students to have pedagogical tools, structured by the proposed chapters and subchapters, meet the UC learning objectives. On the other hand, participation in practical classes, essentially through the resolution of exercises and training files, aims to consolidate the knowledge acquired in theoretical classes and following the structured logic outlined above.
Responsible Lecturer(s)

Boguslawa Maria Barszczak Sardinha - 1.º Semester
Bibliography

Samuelson, Paul and Nordhaus, William (2011) Economia, 19ª Edição, McGraw Hill.