Economics of Education

Code

2134

Academic unit

Faculdade de Economia

Department

Área de Ensino

Credits

3.5

Teacher in charge

Ana Maria S. Balcão Reis Peão da Costa, Maria do Carmo Seabra

Teaching language

Inglês

Objectives

To apply economic concepts and tools to the analysis of current issues of education policy. Attention will also be devoted to policy issues. The emphasis of the course is placed on primary and secondary levels of education.

Subject matter

Demand for education, returns to education, education and economic growth, education’s externalities and public intervention and the supply of education and education reforms.

Courses

• Economia
• Finanças
• Gestão