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140333 VO+UE T III - Institutions Matter - Institutions and Economic Development (2010W)

Institutions Matter - Institutions and Economic Development

Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 15.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 22.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 29.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 05.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 12.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 19.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 26.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 03.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 10.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 17.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 14.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 21.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 28.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Among the theories that try to explain economic and social development, the new institutional economics (NIE) have gained popularity over the last years. The course will introduce students to institutional thinking and how institutions matter for long-run development. Due to the persistence of institutions, the course will also cover some economic history in conjunction with institutional economics. The course will be taught at an introductory level. Basic knowledge of economic theory is an advantage.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their presentations, their in class participation during the course and an essay (country study).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will gain knowledge on how institutions can help explain economic development and underdevelopment. The main researchers in the field of NIE will be introduced.

Examination topics

The course will use a mix of lectures from V. Seidler, student presentations and case studies to examine institutions and their impact on economic development. Students' participation will be encouraged.

Reading list

North, D. C. (1990): Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance, Cambridge. We will also use a series of articles during the course.

Association in the course directory

T III

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