ISMAT 711

Macroeconomic

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The field of action of this CU should address theoretical macroeconomic models and the analysis of the main determinants of short and medium-term economic variables, discuss alternatives for action for economic policymakers and the general impacts of the policies of the main economic blocs. The area of activity of this course is located in the use of basic analytical tools of Macroeconomics, in order to allow the student to recognize and interpret the problems of the regional, national and international economy. The policy area is found throughout the economic sphere. Its relevance is revealed by the fact that it is a structuring course for Business Management, especially in decision-making.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Object and methodology of Macroeconomics 1.1. Object 1.2. Methodology 2. Macroeconomics 2.1. Macroeconomic Concepts 2.2. The Evolution of Macroeconomic Thought 2.3. The macroeconomic environment 2.4. National accounting 2.5. The Domestic Product 2.6. Aggregate demand 2.7. Economic equilibrium 2.8. Consumption, Savings, Investment. 2.9. Income and its distribution 2.10. Inequality and poverty 2.11. The Efficiency-Equity Conflict 2.12. The Development-Stability Conflict 2.13. Social justice, redistribution and taxation 2.15. Inflation and Unemployment 2.16. Exchange rates 2.17. Currency, prices and credit 2.18. Balance of payments 3. Industrial Economics 3.1. Paradigm, Market Power and Concentration 4. Public Sector Economics   4.1. Functions of the State in the Economy
• ObjectivosObjectives

  In the end, the student should know: 1. Introduction to Macroeconomics 2. Macroeconomics 3. Company and Industry Behavior 4. Public Sector Economics
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Samuelson, P. & Nordhaus, W.. Economia, 19ª Edição. Lisboa: MacGraw-Hill. 2011. 201 x 254 x 43 mm. Páginas: 736. ISBN: 789899717237. Martinez, Soares, P.. Economia Política, 11ª Edição. Coimbra: Almedina. 2016. 159 x 228 x 51 mm. Páginas: 914 ISBN: 9789724040288. Mateus, Abel, Economia Portuguesa, 4ª Ed. Verbo. Lisboa. 2013. 165 x 239 x 30. Páginas: 680. ISBN: 9789897161001.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  TM1: In the expository teaching methodology, the various contents of the program are exposed and explained TM2: In the discussion of cases in practical classes, real situations will be used to exemplify the application of the Microeconomics tools taught. The group work will, at the end, be the object of an oral presentation to the whole class with criticism by the teacher.  Knowledge Assessment System: Tests: 60%; Group Work: 30%; Attitude and attendance in class: 10%.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não