EXPLAINING THE COURSE



The subject is in line with the GADE degree's objective of increasing knowledge of the national and international economic reality, the productive sectors, the public sector, economic institutions and their evolution. It is part of the thematic block Economic environment and legal framework (ANECA, 2005). The subject Economic Structure appears in the GADE syllabus in the second year, with a compulsory nature and without continuity in the development of its own content. These three characteristics condition the focus of the programme.



In summary, the subject aims to contextualise the set of teachings and competences accumulated by the students, providing the study of the processes of configuration of the world and Spanish economy (with specific mention of European integration), the analysis of the economic sectors of the Spanish economy and the study of the main institutions and markets (labour market, public sector, financial system). An additional subject on distributive issues and the fight against poverty is included.

Specific competences of the subject:

- Ability to analyse and synthesise an economy such as the Spanish economy, with a specific institutional framework.

- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the interpretation and solution of specific problems.

- Ability to develop autonomous learning based on the techniques used in the course.



DESCRIPTION

Evolution of the Spanish economy in its European and world context. Structure of the current Spanish economy. Theoretical and institutional contextualisation. Dynamics of the different sectors and of the economy as a whole. Economic agents and business structure. The economic situation.

CONTENTS



Subject 1: Origin and developent of the modern framework of the World economy

Subject 2: Evolution of the Spanish and Basque economies 1960-2020

Subject 3: The productive sectors: Agriculture, Industry and Services

Subject 4: Internationalization and Global Imbalances

Subject 5: Population, labour market and Income distribution

Subject 6: The State and the Financial System

METHODOLOGY

We use a range of teaching methods: traditional lecturing, discussion / debate, audio-visual materials, etc). Lectures by the professor will be combined with interactive practical classes. The professor will hang in egela the necessary material to follow the course.

If due to coronavirus face-to-face classes were not possible, we’ll use online E-learning metodology and that will be communicated.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 50
  • Continuous evaluation will have a weight of between 40-60%, and will be carried out via eGela (depending on the group, the teaching staff will determine the weight of the final exam and the continuous evaluation, both with a minimum value of 40% of the final mark and a maximum value of 60%; and not exceeding 100% between them). (%): 50

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Continuous assessment

Final assessment system



ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND PERCENTAGES

Continuous assessment:

Written task: 50%

Continuous assessment: 50%



Final assessment system:

Written task: 100%



NORMAL CALL: GUIDELINES AND RENOUNCEMENT

Evaluation will preferably be mixed, where continuous evaluation will have a weight of between 40-60% and the final exam the remaining 40-60%, depending on the group (to be stipulated by the teaching staff on the first day of class). Students may also choose a final evaluation model, which will be carried out through a written test based on all the contents of the subject with a weight of 100% of the mark.



In order to be evaluated with mixed evaluation it is necessary not to have waived this type of evaluation and to have regularly attended the sessions of the subject, that is to say, that the student's absences are less than 10% of the classes and compulsory attendance to all practicals and seminars.



If for health reasons it is necessary to suspend the face-to-face activities in the mixed evaluation, the final written test (40-60%) will be replaced by an online test with the same weight, or by online work of continuous evaluation; while in the final evaluation it will be by means of a 100% online exam or by individual work of the continuous evaluation (40-60%), plus another work or written or oral test that will be expressly specified with a weight of the remaining 40-60%.

EXTRAORDINARY CALL: GUIDELINES AND RENOUNCEMENT

In the second or extraordinary call, the written test will be equivalent to 100% of the mark and will be carried out on all the contents of the subject. The final grade will be that corresponding to this test, although the marks accumulated in the continuous evaluation can be kept for those who, without giving up the mixed evaluation, did not attend the ordinary exam.

All materials uploaded each course in the eGela application (readings, tables, graphs...) and other material indicated by the responsible teaching staff on the platform.

Basic bibliography

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Basic references



Barrutia Etxebarria, X. (2003): Espainiako ekonomiaren sarrera. Leioa (Bizkaia). UPV-EHU.



Bilbao-Ubillos, J. y Longas García, J. C. (2009): Temas de Economía Mundial. Madrid. Delta ediciones.



García Delgado, J. L. y R. Myro (Dir.) (2023): Lecciones de Economía Española. 17ª edición. Editorial Civitas-Thomson Reuters. Madrid.



Dicken, P. (2011): Global Shift: Mapping the changing contours of the world economy. Londres. Sage Pub.

Palazuelos, E. (Dir.) (2015): Economía Política Mundial. Editorial Akal. Madrid.



Ramiro, P y González E. (2019): "¿a dónde va el capitalismo español? Traficantes de sueños.



TAMAMES R y Rueda A (2018): Comprender la economía española. La gran transformación. Ediciones 2010 SL MADRID



Zurbano, M. (Coord) (2010): Ekonomia globala. Gizarte globalerako oinarri berriak. Bilbo: Udako Euskal Unibertsitatea.

In-depth bibliography

Further Reading

Alonso, J. A. (Dir.) (2017): Lecciones sobre Economía Mundial. 8ª edición. Editorial Civitas-Thomson Reuters. Madrid.

García De La Cruz, J. M. y Ruesga Benito, S. (Coor.) (2014): Economía Española. Estructura y Regulación. 2ª ed. Madrid. Ed. Paraninfo

García Delgado, J. L. y R. Myro (Dir.) (2019): Economía Española. Una introducción. 4ª edición. Editorial Civitas-Thomson Reuters. Madrid.

Gómez, P. J. (Dir.) (2015): La Economía Mundial. Enfoques Críticos. Editorial Catarata. Madrid.

González Moreno, M. (Dir.) (2013): Temas de economía española. 5ª edición. Valencia. Tirant lo Blanch.

Iranzo, J. E.; Requeijo, J.; Pedrosa, M.; Salido, J.; Martínez Del Dios, J.; Arranz, N. y Carrasco, F. (2005): Estructura económica de España. Sectores y desequilibrios básicos. 2º edición. Madrid. Editorial AC.

Iranzo, J. E. y Requeijo, J. (2007): Economía Española. Madrid. Delta ediciones

Martín Mayoral, F. (Coor.) (2009): Manual de Economía Española: Teoría y Estructura. Madrid. Pearson Educación.

Martínez Álvarez, J. A. (2011): Política económica española: la España del siglo XXI. Valencia. Tirant lo Blanch.

Martínez Chacón, E. (Dir.) García Alonso, J. M. (Coord.) (2009): Economía española. 2ª edición. Barcelona. Ariel Economía.

Journals

Recommended reference journals:
Economía industrial
Economistas
Ekonomiaz
Hacienda Pública española
Hegoak zabalduz
ICE-Revista de Economía
Papeles de Economía española
Revista de Economía aplicada

Web addresses

Statistical sources of economic information:
www.ine.es Instituto Nacional de Estadística
www.undp.org Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo
www.bde.es Banco de España
www.eustat.es EUSTAT Servicio Vasco de Estadística
www.meh.es Ministerio de Economía
INET (Institute for New Economic Thinking): https://www.ineteconomics.org/
COMISIÓN EUROPEA: http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIO: www.wto.org
UNCTAD: www.unctad.org
FMI (Fondo Monetario Internacional): http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm