Curriculum The Economy of Portugal
The Economy of Portugal
Portugal's economy: an overview, empire and dictatorship, the Carnation Revolution, joining the EU, the debt crisis and 2011 bailout, the comeback, tourism and property, cork and wine, manufacturing, Lisbon's tech scene, structural challenges, and a recap.
- Portugal at a Glance Portugal is a small Atlantic economy that moved from dictatorship and empire to the EU, tourism and a surprising technology scene. 📄 Read-aloud
- From Empire to Dictatorship Portugal's early global empire gave way to centuries of relative decline, and a long dictatorship until 1974 held back the economy. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Carnation Revolution and the Return of Democracy In 1974 a peaceful military coup ended the dictatorship, and the colonies gained independence, reshaping the economy. 📄 Read-aloud
- Joining the EU in 1986 EU membership brought funds, market access and investment, transforming infrastructure and living standards. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Debt Crisis and the 2011 Bailout After the euro, growth slowed and debt rose, and in 2011 Portugal accepted a €78 billion bailout with strict conditions. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Comeback: 2015 to Today A government that eased austerity while keeping deficits low helped Portugal return to growth and budget surpluses. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Economy of Portugal: Checkpoint 1 Quick checkpoint - five questions on the economy of portugal. 5 questions
- Tourism and the Property Boom Visitors and foreign buyers transformed Lisbon and the Algarve, boosting jobs but pushing up housing costs. 📄 Read-aloud
- Cork, Wine and Traditional Exports Portugal leads the world in cork and is famous for port wine, olive oil and canned fish, showing the value of niche products. 📄 Read-aloud
- Manufacturing, Cars and Footwear Portugal manufactures cars at Autoeuropa, along with textiles, footwear and machinery, competing on quality against cheaper Asian producers. 📄 Read-aloud
- Lisbon's Startup and Remote-Work Scene Lisbon hosts the Web Summit and attracts digital nomads and start-ups with cheap living and good connectivity. 📄 Read-aloud
- Challenges: Productivity, Brain Drain and Ageing Portugal's long-term problems include low productivity, young people emigrating and an ageing population. 📄 Read-aloud
- Portugal's Economy: Recap A recap of Portugal's journey from empire to the EU and the questions it faces. 📄 Read-aloud