Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14880/2013 de 15/11/2013
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 964153.
Lecturer
- Sérgio Paulo Leal Nunes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematical and statistical tools is advisable.
Objectives
Students should be able to:a) understand basic relevant economic concepts, theories, models and policies b) Develop skills to identify, analyse and solve tourism-related economic problems.
Program
1. Introduction;
2. Supply, demand and balance;
3. Elasticity;
4. Tourism economics: some basic concepts;
5. Tourist motivations and demand;
6. Tourist motivations and supply;
7. Tourism impacts.
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment includes the following components:
1)Mark obtained in the test (50%-100% of the total grade);
2) Presentation and discussion of practical assignments carried out on an individual basis or as part of a group (0%-50% of total grade(.
Bibliography
- Bernanke, B. e Frank, R. (2003). Princípios de Economia. (Vol. --). (pp. -----). Lisboa: McGraw-Hill
- Cunha, L. (2013). Economia e Política do Turismo. (Vol. --). (pp. -----). Liboa: Lidel
- Matias, A. (2007). Economia do Turismo. (Vol. --). (pp. -----). Lisboa: Instituto Piaget
- Nordhaus, W. e Samuelson, P. (2005). Economia. (Vol. --). (pp. -----). Lisboa: McGraw-Hill
Teaching Method
Lectures;
Practical classes;
Individual and group work;
Reflection and debate on contemporary isses with interest to tourism.
Software used in class
