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Presentation
Presentation
To teach concepts and basic relations of microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a view to the acquisition of knowledge conducive to the application of this knowledge in the resolution of concrete problems, both theoretical and practical. It is also intended to equip students with a critical spirit in relation to economic problems and the capacity for analysis and informed discussion of the problems of the elementary hands.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT72-712
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. The Foundations of Economy 2. Basic Elements of Supply and Demand 3. Supply and Demand Applications 4. Consumer Theory 5. Producer Theory 6. Cost Function 7. Markets 8. Public Sector
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Objectives
Objectives
In the curricular unit of Introduction to economics it is intended: - Openness to scientific knowledge. - Demonstration of general culture in economics concepts. - Economic analysis of factors relating to human resources.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Use of case studies for class discussion. Students are encouraged, through examples, to establish a relationship between theoretical principles and reality.
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References
References
Mankiw, N. Gregory (2019), Principles in Economics, Cengage Learning; 9th edition
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes
