Geo-economics
Code
711041069
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
José Manuel Rodrigues Lúcio
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) To present some main tools of quantitative analysis;
b) To recognize the relevance and modernity of Geoeconomics in the broader context of Social Sciences;
c) To discuss the main concepts of microeconomics;
d) To present the main tools of microeconomic analysis;
e) To discuss the main concepts of macroeconomics;
f) To present the main tools of macroeconomic analysis
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
(1) The variable space in economics. (2) Supply, Demand, Markets (3) Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand, Product, Employment, Growth, Inflation, Consumption, Investment, Public Spending, Exports, Imports, Multipliers. (4) Basic notions of national accountability. (5) Equilibrium condition in Economy. (6) Public Policies. (7) The Geoeconomy of Portuguese Regions.
Bibliography
PORTO, Manuel Carlos, Economia Um texto introdutório, 3ª edição, Coimbra, Almedina, 2009.
KRUGMAN, Paul; WELLS, Robin and GRADDY, Kathryn, Economics European Edition, New York, Worth Publishers, 2007.
SAMUELSON, Paul e NORDHAUS, William, Economia, 18ª edição, Lisboa, Editora McGraw-Hill de Portugal Ldª, 2005.
MUROLO, Afrânio e BONETTO, Giácomo, Matemática aplicada à Administração, Economia e Contabilidade, São Paulo, Thomson Learning, 2004.
LOROT, Pascal (direcção), Introduction à la Géoéconomie, Paris, Económica, 1999.
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical classes. The students have several opportunities to participate in the discussions during classes.
Evaluation method
- Reading of selected references the interpretation and comprehension of these selected references will be tested on a writting exam (70%);
- Group work the students will have the opportunity to analyse different perspectives, concepts and theories on the subject of geoeconomics (15-20 pag)(30%).