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Learning outcomes |
The course aims to:
1. Introduce the main analytical instruments applied in the economic analysis;
2. Explain the concepts of demand and supply and the role of consumers, producers, market and government structures in determining market and economic performance;
3. Explain the concepts of aggregate demand and supply, levels of economic activity, prices and employment, as well as economic fluctuations, the balance of payments and the implications of a persistent current account deficit;
4. Develop the capacity to participate in debates on current economic issues and events;
5. Develop students' ability to organize their work activities and communicate effectively.
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Main Bibliography |
Pindyck, R. e Rubinfeld, D. (2018), Microeconomics, 9th edition, Pearson Education.
Mankiw, G. (2020), Principles of Economics, 9th edition, Cengage Learning.
Mateus, A. e Mateus, M. (2008), Microeconomia - Teoria e Aplicações, Volumes I e II, 2ªEdição, Editorial Verbo, Lisboa – São Paulo.
Mateus, A. e Mateus, M. (2002), Microeconomia - Exercícios e Estudos de Caso, Volumes I e II, 1ª Edição, Editorial Verbo, Lisboa – São Paulo.
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