040203 PS Economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic (BA) (2020W)

In this course students are equipped with the skills to write and present an essay on a topic from the field of macroeconomics. In terms of content the focus lies on the macroeconomic implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on different sectors and markets in industrialized countries. Challenges for and reactions by policy-makers are also considered. Students are introduced to key aspects of writing a scientific essay. They will learn how to formulate a research question, review and cite related studies and structure the essay. A reading list is provided in the first session. It contains a set of alternative topics and is intended to guide students towards important questions and related literature in the field. Following the introduction and the choice of a topic, essay concepts will be presented in class which allows to receive feedback from peers to further improve the essay.