Introduction to Economics

This module provides basic analytical framework for understanding the main
economic concepts and principles.
The topics covered are centered on the study of both Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
– Have a knowledge of market mechanisms
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– Develop their analytical skills through the application of microeconomic
theory to problems and case studies
– Develop their skills through the application of macroeconomic theory to
problems and case studies
– Understand of the determinants of aggregate economic activity and the role
of macroeconomic policy in stabilizing the economy.

NAO

Frank, R. e Bernanke, B. (2003), “Princípios de Economia”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa;
*Samuelson, P. e Nordhaus, W (2010), “Economia”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa, 18ª ed.;
Samuelson, P. e Nordhaus, W (2005), “Microeconomia”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa, 18ª
ed.;
Samuelson, P. e Nordhaus, W (2005), “Macroeconomia”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa, 18ª
ed;
Amaral, J. Ferreira, Louçã, F., Caetano, G., Fontainha, E., Ferreira, C., Santos, S.(2007),
“Introdução à Macroeconomia”, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 2ª ed.
* manuais recomendados (recommended)