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Presentation
Presentation
The course introduces the main concepts of public finance and public economics, focusing on the organization of the public sector, taxation, public expenditure, public debt, and the State budget, as well as on the analysis of government intervention in the economy and its effects on consumers and firms.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP7018-26501
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Public Finance 2. Fiscal Policy and Taxation 3. Public Spending 4. Public Economy 5. Public Debt and Sustainability 6. State Budget
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Objectives
Objectives
The main purpose of this subject is for students to understand public finances in various aspects, including the organization of public administrations, the different types of taxation and expenditure, the economic effects of taxes and public spending, the management of public debt and the preparation of the State budget. In the Public Economics component, the objective is to encourage students to analyze State intervention in market economies and its effects with regard to the efficient allocation of economic resources. It also explores how this state intervention affects economic agents, such as consumers and businesses.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The theoretical-practical methodology of the discipline is based on an integrated approach that combines theoretical aspects with the practical application of the concepts learned. It begins with an exposition of the theoretical foundations of public finance and public economics, followed by group discussions to explore practical cases and real problems. Subsequently, students are guided in the critical analysis of academic texts and scientific articles, in order to acquire an in-depth understanding of different theoretical approaches and practical applications of economic policies.
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References
References
1. Fernandes, Abel L. Costa; A Economia das Finanças Públicas, Almedina, 2010 2. Fernandes, Abel L. Costa; Economia Pública - Eficiência Económica e Teoria das Escolhas Colectivas, Sílabo, 2ª edição, 2011 3. Pereira, P. et al.(2005), Economia e Finanças Públicas, Escolar Editora. 4. Stiglitz, J. E., & Rosengard, J. K. (2015). Economics of the Public Sector (4th ed.). W. W. Norton & Company. 5. Gomes Santos, J.CAfonso, A., Arcanjo, M., Afonso, A. , Trigo Pereira, P., (2022) Economia e Finanças Públicas. Escolar Editora (6ª edição revista).
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Teste de avaliação
dd-mm-yyyy
30%
Portfolio
dd-mm-yyyy
40%
(...)
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
No
