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Economics in International Organizations (2 º Sem 2018/2019)

Code:	01399
Acronym:	01399
Level:	2nd Cycle
Basic:	No
Teaching Language(s):	Portuguese
Friendly languages:

Be English-friendly or any other language-friendly means that UC is taught in a language but can either of the following conditions:
1. There are support materials in English / other language;
2. There are exercises, tests and exams in English / other language;
3. There is a possibility to present written or oral work in English / other language.

Semester	ECTS Credits	Theoretical Lesson (T)	Theoretical and Pratical Lesson (TP)	Practical and laboratorial lesson (PL)	Seminary (S)	Field Work (TC)	Training Period (E)	Tutorial Orientation (OT)	Contact Hours	Autonomous Work	Others (O)	Total Load Hours [?]Contact Hours + Autonomous Work
1	6.0	0.0 h/sem	20.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	8.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	2.0 h/sem	30.0 h/sem	120.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	150.0 h/sem


Since year	2018/2019
Pre-requisites	None
Objectives	This course aims to provide the knowledge to understand the determinants of the international dynamics of the firms.
Program	Part A. The international economic environment - A reality in constant change 1. International Businesses I - Initial considerations 2. Globalization 3. Regionalization 4. New polarities in the world economy 5. International competitiveness and competitive threat 6. Brief theoretical considerations on trade and FDI 7. International Businesses II - Final considerations Part B. Key factors in foreign location B.1) Economic and geographical centrality 8. Economic and geographical centrality B.2) Key dimensions in macroeconomic analysis 9. Income and income distribution 10. Labour market 11. Inflation 12. Public finances 13. Monetary market 14. Foreign exchange market Part C. Portuguese and European Economy 15. The history of the European Union 16. European policies 17. The Portuguese economy in the European context: current and future challenges
Evaluation Method	In addition to strict compliance with the program regulation, the periodical evaluation method requires a minimum class attendance of 60% and: - An assignment (individual or in group) with a weight of 30%; - An individual test, with a weight of 70% and a minimum grade of 10 points. Alternatively, the final exam, similarly to phase two exams, will account for 100% of the final grade, disregarding the periodical assessment component.
Teaching Method	Each student should acquire analytical, information gathering, written and oral communication skills, according to the established learning goals. The following learning methodologies (LM) will be used: 1.Expositional, to the presentation of the theoretical reference frames 2.Participative, with analysis and resolution of application exercises 3.Active, with the realization of exercises. 4.Self-study, related with autonomous work by the student.
Observations	-
Basic Bibliographic	Texto de apoio para a disciplina de Economia nas Organizações Internacionais
Complementar Bibliographic	Cavusgil, S., G. Knight e J. Riesenberger (2012), International Business - The New Realities, Pearson. (capítulos selecionados) Hoover, K. (2012), Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics, Cambridge University Press. (capítulos selecionados) Marques, A. (2006), Economia da União Europeia, Almedina. (capítulos selecionados) Amaral, J. (1996), Política Económica, Cosmos. (capítulos selecionados) Sá, J. (2011), Portugal e o Futuro, Vida Económica. Textos complementares a fornecer durante o curso