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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit allows knowing issues related to the fiscal activity of the State and monitoring public policies, through public budgets and knowing how public resources are spent, which come from the payment of taxes and fees. Public finances are analyzed and evaluated, as well as government debt.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 3
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6233-22790
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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. Public financial activity, its framework and relationship with other public activities.
2. Structure of the European Union and Portuguese financial Public Administration. Sectors, subsectors and financial institutions.
3. State Budgets. The budget rules.
4. Budget preparation and approval. Public expenditure. Public revenue. Public debt.
5. Current problems and challenges of public finances.
6. Sustainability of Public Finances.
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Objectives
Objectives
To frame the Administration and public policies in their financial and budgetary dimension and in a global and integrated way, covering the European Union, the State, the Autonomous Regions and local authorities. Ability to carry out in-depth studies of cutting-edge scientific topics in the field of Public Finance, based on research, analysis, criticism and debate on these topics, with a view to enabling participants to become protagonists of theoretical progress in their areas of specialization. introductory concepts in the field of public finance and budget law; knowledge of the main European and national legal regimes that condition Portuguese public finances, including the Stability and Growth Pact, the 'Budget Treaty', the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic and the Budgetary Framework Law.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The completion of assignments throughout the lessons.
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References
References
- Andrade, F. R. (2020). Textos de Finanças Públicas. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra/Coimbra University Press.
- Costa, C. (2018). Finanças públicas. Leya.
- Oliveira Martins, G. W. (2011). Consolidação orçamental e política financeira.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
