Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9786/2014 de 29/07/2014
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP , Cód. 364126.
Lecturer
- Sérgio Paulo Leal Nunes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematical and statistical tools.
Objectives
On completion of the course students should be able to:
Understand the concept of tourism market;
Analyse the major dynamics shaping tourism markets and
Use quantitative and qualitative tools to get information on tourism markets.
Program
Economy and Tourism: an overview;
Economic foundations of tourism markets;
Location of economic activities in space: empirical theories and evidences;
Diagnostic of the regional and urban productive structure
Tourism market analysis: case studies
Evaluation Methodology
End-of-semester test: 50% of total grade;
Presentation and public defense of project work: 50% of total grade.
Bibliography
- Candela, G. e Figini, P. (2012). The Economics of Tourism Destinations. (Vol. --). (pp. -----). --: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Cunha, L. (2013). Economia e Política do Turismo. (Vol. ---). (pp. -----). Lisboa: Lidel
- Matias, A. (2007). Economia do Turismo. (Vol. ---). (pp. -------). Lisboa: Instituto Piaget
Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical classes and seminars hosting guest speakers.
Software used in class
