Universität Wien

290092 VU Modelling in Economic Geography (2017S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Friday 03.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 10.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 17.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 24.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 31.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 07.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 28.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 12.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 19.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 26.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 02.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 09.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 09.06. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Friday 16.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 23.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Friday 30.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to and comparison of various approaches (polarisation approaches, neoclassical theory)
Consequences of acknowledging space in modelling
Empirical concepts

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (no tools)
Presentation of an empirical example

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of exam points
Comprehensible presentation

Examination topics

Selection of reading list (see below)

Reading list

Acemoglu, Daron (2009): Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Princeton, Princeton University Press, Kap. 4
Combes, P.-P., Mayer, T., Thisse, J.-F. (2008): Economic Geography – The Integration of Regions and Nations. Princeton, Princeton University Press, Kap. 5 und 6
Krugman, Paul (1992): Geography and Trade. Leuven, Leuven University Press und Cambridge (MA) and London, The MIT Press
Myrdal, Gunnar (1957): Economic Theory and Under-Developed Regions [Aufl. 1964]. London, Duckworth
Sardadvar, Sascha (2016): Vertiefen sich die Wohlstandsniveaus innerhalb der EU? Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft 42(2), 281-302
Sardadvar, Sascha (2011): Economic Growth in the Regions of Europe. Berlin und Heidelberg, Physica, Kap. 2

Association in the course directory

(B11-8.1) (MG-S3-PI.m) (MG-W5-PI) (MR1-a-PI) (D5)

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