Economics For Decision-Makers

Fundamentals of Applied Economics

• Basic principles of micro and macroeconomics explained in accessible language

• Simplified economic models for public and private decision-making
• Key economic indicators (GDP, deficit, inflation, debt, balance of payments)

Public Policy and Economic Regulation

• Fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policies: objectives, instruments and effects
• The role of the state in the economy and the theory of market failures
• Economic regulation: competition, utilities, the financial sector, the environment

International Economics

• A Brief Introduction to Theories of International Trade. Topics in Development Economics.

• Globalisation and Development. The Rise of the Asia-Pacific Region.

• “Transforming our World”: the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

The Portuguese and European Economy in Perspective

• Historical and current trends in the Portuguese economy
• The role of the EU, the ECB and the European Semester
• Crisis, reforms and major structural challenges (climate, demographics, productivity)

Communication and Perception of Economic Information

• Critical analysis of economic information and its presentation in the media and on social media
• Development of skills in communicating economic information to non-specialist audiences
• Understanding the techniques used to influence the perception of economic information