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240102 SE VM1 / VM2 - International Environment and Economic Development (2022S)

Globalization and its implications, financial crises, trade liberalization, migration, foreign aid

7.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Depending on the evolution of the pandemic and the corresponding regulation by the University of Vienna, the course will take place in the following formats (ranked by preference, and subject to feasibility): (1) physical presence, (2) hybrid format, (3) online.

  • Monday 07.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 14.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 21.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 28.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 04.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 25.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 02.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 09.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 16.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 23.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 30.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 13.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 20.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 27.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course studies how the international economic environment affects the development of countries, and discusses the policies that can be adopted in the face of these forces as well as their effects. The course will be taught at an introductory level. Theory, history, empirical evidence, and policy implications will be discussed. Students will develop skills to analyse and think independently about factual information regarding the economic effects of the international environment as well as about the design of policies.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be evaluated on the basis of two homeworks (33% each) and an essay (33%). Failure to hand in any of these (by the corresponding deadlines) will result in a negative evaluation of the course

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students should prove a good command (at least 50%) of the course’s topics. 50% - 60% implies a 4; 60% - 70% a 3; 70% - 85% a 2; above 80% a 1.

Examination topics

The topics treated are international trade, foreign direct investment and multinationals, capital flows, foreign aid and migration.

Reading list

The course's material will be strongly (but not exclusively based) on Krugman, Obstfeld & Melitz: International Economics.

Association in the course directory

VM1 / VM2; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies, Modul Vertiefung 2

Last modified: Fr 18.02.2022 14:09