Base Knowledge
Business management, International economy. agri-food and forestry sciences, mathematics
Teaching Methodologies
The development of the theoretical component is carried out using the expository method, using participatory exposure strategies, case studies, practical examples, solving individual or group exercises. Elaboration of monographic work and its presentation on international trade is the practical part of continuous evaluation.
Learning Results
This course aims to provide the student with a detailed knowledge of the functioning of international institutions and the principles of international trade. It also examines the development of international trade, the development of trade policies and instruments, and the effect of national policies on international trade. It identifies the positive and negative effects of globalization and its implications on marketing strategies. The student should acquire skills in the international economy, should know the main international policies, calculate and interpret the ratios of international policies that influence trade. It should also know how to analyze the behavior of the consumer, to know some of the characteristics of the consumers in the main markets and to know marketing techniques directed to the export markets
Program
International trade, the international economy and Indicators applied to international trade. Importance and growth of food trade and agricultural goods. Theories on international trade: The mercantilist approach; Adam Smith and the concept of absolute advantage; David Ricardo and the concept of comparative advantage. New Approach: New Theories. Analysis of agricultural policies: Definition and objectives of policies. Some agricultural policy instruments. Effect of some policies on supply-demand models applied to a single market in CLOSED MARKET. Economics in OPEN MARKET.6.3.Situation without policies in the Open Market. Situation with policies in the Open Market: Analysis of the individual effect of policies. Joint effect of serveral policies. WTO. International marketing; The international market: consumer behavior: Dynamics of global trade. Strategies for entry into the international marke
Grading Methods
- - Avaliação valiação 2: Trabalho e apresentação - 60.0%
- - Avaliação 1: teste escrito - 40.0%
- - Avaliação 1: teste escrito - 40.0%
- - Avaliação valiação 2: Trabalho e apresentação - 60.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
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