International Economy

Code:

LRI004

Acronym:

ECOINT

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Sociology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	90	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2013_2014	2	-	6	4	4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Learn about the main paradigms of international economics; acquire knowledge on trade theory and policy. Interpret correctly information on international economic relations.

Learning outcomes and competences

By the end of the semester, students should be able to: 

- apply correctly the concepts related with international economics; 

- develop a critical and reflexive stand in analyzing international economics data. 

 - develop oral and written communication skills.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. International economics

1.1. The object of analysis

1.2. Patterns of international trade and globalization

1.3. International trade statistics

 

2. Economic theory of international trade

2.1. The classical theory of trade

2.2. The Hecksher-Ohlin model

2.3. Neo-factor and neo-technology models

2.4. Demand-side models

2.5. Economies of scale and imperfect competition

2.6. The Porter model

 

3. Trade policy

3.1. Main instruments of trade policy

3.2. The organization of world trade

Mandatory literature

Krugman, Paul e Obstfeld, M.; Economia Internacional – Teoria e Política, São Paulo, Pearson Addison Wesley., 2005
Appleyard, F. and Cobb; International Economics – Trade Theory and Policy, Irwin –Chicago, 2006
Stiglitz, Joseph E.; Globalização. ISBN: 972-710-328-6
Held, David 340; Globalization theory. ISBN: 978-0-7456-3210-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

The learning process is based on theoretical-practical lessons (TP) and tutorial sessions (OT). TP lessons are dedicated to the theoretical description of the topics covered in the syllabus, illustrating with practical examples, mostly related to the Portuguese case. OT sessions involve students in the learning process by proposing the resolution of a number of assignments in subjects related to the course’s topics. Students also benefit from personal attending sessions, in which they can clarify eventual doubts in specific parts of the program. All course materials (e.g., powerpoints, texts, assignments, previous exams’ examples) are available to all students registered in the discipline at SIGARRA. The adopted method of evaluation is one of “distributed evaluation with final exam”. The final mark corresponds to the weighted average of the exam classification (70%) and the classification obtained in the work developed in the tutorial sessions (30%).

keywords

Social sciences > Economics > International economics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Teste	15,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	77,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho de investigação	33,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to Faculty statutes, students are required to assist to a minimum of 75% of all classes (lectures and tutorial sessions). Students have also to conclude all the components of assessment with a minimum mark of 8 values.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final mark corresponds to the weighted average of the exam classification (70%) and the classification obtained in the work developed in the tutorial sessions (30%).

Classification improvement

According to FLUP’s regulations.