L 10 The hallmarks of the 19th century

4 Abril 2018, 15:00 • Leonor Freire Costa

1- Political background: the liberal state, civil war and political stability after 1850; 2- Economic growth : the openess of the economy; 2.1- Public works and public debt. 3- The main institutional changes.

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L 9 Tutorial Contribution of colonial empires to economic growth

21 Março 2018, 15:00 • Leonor Freire Costa

Tutorial class - discussion of the article by Leonor F Costa, Nuno Palma and Jaime Reis "The great escape? the contribution of the empire to Portugal's economic growth, 1500-1800"

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L 8 The eighteenth century_ colonial resources and foreign affairs

19 Março 2018, 15:00 • Leonor Freire Costa

1- Portuguese international alignment: new challenges and opportunities; 2- the earthquake ; 3- an overview on the economy on the eve of French invasions.

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L7 The impact of Vasco da Gama's voyage

12 Março 2018, 15:00 • Leonor Freire Costa

The historical impact of Vasco da Gama's voyage: was it a first stage of globalization? The trade boom and price convergence; the social impact and the transaction costs.

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L 6 Portugal and the early modern expansion

7 Março 2018, 15:00 • Leonor Freire Costa

Portugal's role in a technological breackthrough - nautical charts, navigation and shipbuilding.

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