Economics of the Firm
Courses Master's Degree in Management
The main objective of this course unit is to teach how Economics may be useful for decision taking within firms. It is structured to allow a connection between economic theory and practical business case studies.
Fundamental models
Oligopoly
Microeconomics and strategy
Public economics and firms
• Understanding fundamental business economic theories;
• Understanding how economic theories are useful for the study of business realities;
• Learning firm decisions from an economic perspective;
• Improving the capacity of building new advanced economic knowledge on the business context.
• Fundamental concepts
• Markets and firms
• Oligopoly
• Strategic behaviour
• State and firms
Mandatory Coursebooks:
• Morgado, António José & Ferreira, Paulo (2021). Princípios de Microeconomia, Rei dos Livros, Lisboa.
• Varum, Celeste et al. (2018). Economia Industrial: Teoria e Exercícios Práticos. Edições Sílabo, Lisboa.
Complementary readings will be available online at Moodle platform during the semester.
Distance Learning / E-learning.
Evaluation is made on individual basis and it involves the coexistence of two modes: continuous assessment (60%) and final evaluation (40%). Further information is detailed in the Learning Agreement of the course unit.