Universität Wien

030676 KU Financial Studies (2015W)

Introduction to political economics

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 225 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Saturday 10.10. 09:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Saturday 17.10. 09:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Wednesday 21.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Leseraum LS11 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG
    Leseraum LS12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG
  • Saturday 24.10. 09:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 05.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Leseraum LS11 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG
    Leseraum LS12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course makes use of the following textbook: Peter Bofinger, Grundzüge der Volkswirtschaftslehre, 3. Auflage (edition), Pearson Studium, 2010. In order to achieve the main objective of the course, I shall present in each lecture only a brief survey of the scheduled chapter(s) of the textbook. Then I will discuss with the students the central "messages" in the context of present economic problems. Hence, it is indispensable that students prepare for each lecture by reading the scheduled chapters from the Bofinger textbook (or from other reading materials indicated in the schedule). In general, this textbook is written in a stimulating style and does not presuppose knowledge in economics. If something remains unclear to the student after the pre-reading we shall discuss the issue in class.

Assessment and permitted materials

2 Klausuren, die Punkte der beiden Klausuren werden addiert. Es müssen mehr als 50% der Gesamtpunktezahl erreicht werden. Für mündliche Mitarbeit können Studierende maximal 10% der in den beiden Klausuren erzielbaren Punkte zusätzlich erwerben. Durch Mitarbeit kann man das Klausurergebnis um maximal eine Note verbessern. Bei unentschudigter Nichtteilnahme an der 1. Klausur erfolgt die Abmeldung aus dem Kurs. Eine Teilnahme an der 2. Klausur ist dann nicht mehr möglich.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The main objective of the course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the basic relationships governing economics and public finance. Using the economics taught in class, students will form their own views on key problems in the national and international economy, such as unemployment, public debt, and the instability of financial markets.

Examination topics

Reading list

Grundzüge der Volkswirtschaftslehre von Peter Bofinger, 4. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2015

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