Research Methodology and Practicum

Code:

MD148

Acronym:

MIP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Law

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S (since 11-02-2019 to 17-05-2019)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	13	Plano Oficial MD do ano letivo 2016	1	-	15	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To master the principles and techniques in the tax field, within an international and comparative analysis, and provide a valid critical outcome.

Learning outcomes and competences

Achievement of scientific research skills and preparation and presentation of an original work in Law & Economics.

Working method

Presencial

Program

A. Research methods

1. Scientific research
2. Research methodologies
3. Phases of scientific research
4. The master thesis

 

B. Taxation of international trade: the positions of the European Union and the US: practical cases

C. Tax regulatory framework of international trade: customs duty, preferential arrangements, transfer pricing and double taxation treaties: case studies

D. Social State and State intervention in a given area: Eg Education; Health care; Income distribution and social protection.

E. Corruption

F. Legislation and Policies in the Circulars Economy

G. Some special problems posed by cartels: the exchange of information and the hub and spoke cartels.

H. The (new) regime of private enforcement of competition law.

I. Institutional Strand of Economic and Monetary Union

J. Operation of the Stability and Growth Pact

K. European Banking Union

Mandatory literature

Teixeira (ed.); Business Taxation in the EU, Wiley, 1994
Gloria Teixeira/Rita Tavares de Pina; Tax Treatment of Transfer Pricing - Portugal, IBFD, 2015
Miguel Moura e Silva; Direito da Concorrência: Uma introdução jurisprudencial, 2008. ISBN: 978-972-40-3404-1
Aragão, Alexandra; Breves reflexões em torno da investigação jurídica (text delivered to students in class)
Neville, Colin; The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, Open University Press, 2010. ISBN: 0335241034
Lester, Simon; Mercurio, Bryan; Arwel, Davies and Leitner, Kara; World Trade Law, Text, Materials and Commentary, Hart Publishing, 2012
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965-; Economia e política. ISBN: 978-972-32-1583-0
Teixeira, Glória; Manual de Direito Fiscal, Almedina, 2018 (5th edition)
Santos Cláudia Maria Cruz; A^corrupção. ISBN: 978-972-32-1716-2

Complementary Bibliography

Vilaça José Luís da Cruz 1944- 070; Concorrência. ISBN: 972-40-2856-9
Junqueiro Ricardo Bordalo; Abuso de posição dominante. ISBN: 978-972-40-4944-1
Motta Massimo; Competition policy. ISBN: 978-0-521-01691-9
Gloria Teixeira; Taxing Corporate Profits in the EU, Kluwer Law, 1997
Gloria Teixeira/Ana Sofia Carvalho (coord); Os 10 anos de investigação do CIJE, Almedina, 2010
Glória Teixeira/Ary Ferreira da Cunha; I Congresso de Direito Fiscal, Vida Económica, 2011
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965- 340; Infrações económicas e financeiras. ISBN: 978-972-32-2170-1
Gloria Teixeira (coord.); Jurisprudência Fiscal Anotada 2001, Almedina, 2001
Lester, James; Principles of writing research papers, Pearson Longman, 2010. ISBN: 0205791824
Kowles, John & Philip, Thomas; Effective Legal Research, Thomson Sweet & MAxwell, 2012
Oliveira, Elizabeth & Ferreira, Pedro; Métodos de Investigação. Da Interrogação à Descoberta Científica, Vida Económica, 2014
Porto Manuel 1943- 340; Lei da concorrência. ISBN: 978-972-40-5060-7
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965-; A^influência da burocracia e dos grupos de interesse na escolha pública. ISBN: 978-972-32-1761-2
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965-; Análise económica da procura no mercado político. ISBN: 972-8307-44-6
JEAN-BERNARD AUBY; PASCALE IDOUX (dir.); Le Gouvernement Económique Européen, Bruylant, 2017. ISBN: 978-2802748939
Glória Teixeira, Glória e Silva, Carlos (coord.); Código Aduaneiro da União Europeia Anotado, Almedina, 2018
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965-; A^criminologia e as infrações económicas e financeiras

Teaching methods and learning activities

Tutorials and specialised conferences. Pedagogical support via appointed meetings and e-mail.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	3,00
Estudo autónomo	60,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho escrito	300,00
Total:	405,00

Eligibility for exams

Classification in written work equal or superior to 10 values.

Calculation formula of final grade

Classification in written work .

Examinations or Special Assignments

See Faculty´ regulation.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

See Faculty's regulation.

Classification improvement

See Faculty's regulation.