Teaching the General Case in Economics: What have we learned at the Economic Decision Analysis course?

Abstract

Allegedly, in order to achieve the objectives outlined in the Bologna Declaration, it would be desirable that, especially in higher education 1st cycle degrees, there should be courses with the widest possible approach, in order to cover the different perspectives addressed in the science associated with that degree. This happens in the 1st cycle (as well as in the 2nd cycle) degree in Economics, at the University of Évora, with the Economic Decision Analysis course. In this course, the general case is presented, with the different branches of Economics seen as particular cases. The appraisal of this teaching-learning experience is the object of this study.