Universität Wien

240102 SE VM1 / VM2 - International Environment and Economic Development (2023S)

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

  • Monday 06.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 20.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 27.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 17.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 24.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 08.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 15.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 22.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 05.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 12.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 19.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 26.06. 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%).

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 85% a 1. Failure to hand in any of the homeworks (by the corresponding deadlines) will result in a negative evaluation of the course.

Examination topics

There are no exams in this course. 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: Tu 24.01.2023 16:49