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18206
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Economics
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Entry requirements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
The curricular unit (CU) aims to:
- Provide concepts, theories, empirical methods and models necessary for the study of Entrepreneurship Theories; and
- Provide in-depth and up-to-date training in the field.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- Situate and apply the main Theories of Entrepreneurship in microeconomic and macroeconomic approaches;
- Discuss and critically evaluate the main public policy options for entrepreneurship in the contexts of developed economies (e.g. OECD and EU), and developing economies; and
- Develop autonomous research on the field.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
This CU also aims to contribute to the training of students capable of meeting the targets of SDG 8 - Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; and SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
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Syllabus |
1. Theories of entrepreneurship.
2. Empirical methods in entrepreneurship research.
3. Evidence on the determinants of entrepreneurship.
4. Financing sources of entrepreneurship.
5. Models of wealth generation and entrepreneurship.
6. Entrepreneurship and growth.
7. Public policies on entrepreneurship.
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Main Bibliography |
Basic books:
Parker, S. (2018). The Economics of Entrepreneurship. Cambridge University Press. Second edition. ISBN: 9781316756706.
Cunningham, J.; Menter, M.; O’Kane, C.; & Romano, M. (2024). Research Handbook on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Research Handbooks in Business and Management series. ISBN: 9781800378971.
Complimentary books:
Leitão, J. & Baptista, R. (2009) (Ed.(s)). Public Policies for Fostering Entrepreneurship: A European Perspective. International Studies in Entrepreneurship, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0249-8
Leitão, J. & Ratten, V. (2022). Context-based Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Location, Time, and Culture. Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05307-8 Parker, S. (Ed.) (2006). The Economics of Entrepreneurship. The International Library of Entrepreneurship series. Edward Elgar. ISBN: 978184542 4961.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Bearing in mind the objectives focused on the development and acquisition of the competences proposed for this curricular unit, the following methodologies are used: (1) Expository: presentation of concepts, theories, models and empirical approaches to Entrepreneurship Theories; (2) Participatory: analysis and discussion of studies, policy reports, scientific articles and practical cases on entrepreneurship topics, which prepare the student for the autonomous preparation of research work; (3) Active learning and self-study: related to the student's autonomous work in preparing a working document and an empirical study on entrepreneurship topics: determinants of entrepreneurship; microeconomic and macroeconomic models of entrepreneurship; financing decisions; regulation of entrepreneurial activity and the labor market; and public policies on entrepreneurship; and (4) Active: with an individual test
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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