Economic and Monetary Integration of the European Union

Presentation

This curricular unit is particularly important in a degree with these characteristics because it shows a deeper knowledge of the mechanisms of European integration.

Programme

European Studies, Lusophone Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

3 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULP290-14765

Recommended complementary curricular units

Politicas da União Europeia

História da Integração Europeia

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Introdução

2. Teoria da integração

3. História do processo de integração económica europeia

4. O Ato Único Europeu e o "mercado único de 1993"

5. O caminho até á União Europeia

5.1. A moeda única

5.2.Custos e beneficios da moeda unica

5.3 O Pacto de Estabilidade e Crescimento

6. A estratégia de Lisboa

7. O Orçamento da União Europeia

8. Os desafios da União Europeia face à globalização

Objectives

It is intended that this course contributes to a more comprehensive and systematic knowledge about the process of European integration in the context of the global economy, based on the presentation of facts, theories and economic principles that support this process. It is hoped that this will contribute to students' better understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Europe.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Pedagogical Innovation Practices: Classes with theoretical exposition and debate with students about the content of the program and use of practical work supported by the available bibliography.

The theoretical classroom classes are based on the exposition, debate and deepening of the syllabus. In order to ensure an adequate monitoring of the contents, we will seek to promote the active participation of students through the analysis and discussion of supporting texts individual or group work on the topics of the class or the present day and later subject to exposure in class.

References

• Azevedo, Maria Eduarda (2017) "A (re)construção da Europa - a dinâmica da integração económica e politica" , Lisboa, Quid Juris
• Porto, M (2014) " Economia: um texto introdutorio", Coimbra, Almedina
• Porto, M (2009) "Teoria da Integração e Politicas Comunitárias" Coimbra Editora
• Medeiros, E (2008) " Evolução e Tendências da Integração Económica regional" Livraria Petrony, Lisboa

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