Universität Wien

240140 SE VM1 / VM2 - International Environment and Economic Development (2024W)

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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Mo 21.10. 08:00-09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 14.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 28.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 04.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 11.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 18.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 25.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 02.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 09.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 16.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 13.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 20.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 27.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 7, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The 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. Theory, history, empirical evidence, related political considerations, 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. The course is taught at an introductory level.

The course is taught on site.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are evaluated on the basis of two homeworks (33% each) and a short essay (33%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students should prove a good command (at least 50%) of the course’s topics; 50% - 59% implies a 4; 60% - 69%, a 3; 70% - 84%, a 2; 85% - 100%, 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

Topics: international trade, foreign direct investment and multinationals, international capital flows, financial crises, foreign aid, migration

Reading list

The course's material is strongly (but not exclusively) based on Krugman, Obstfeld & Melitz: International Economics. Additional references will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Mo 02.09.2024 13:26