Universität Wien

290185 SE Seminar in Economics (Macroeconomics): Increasing poverty amidst growing wealth (2018W)

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. 26 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 01.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 15.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 22.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 29.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 05.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 12.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 19.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 26.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 03.12. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 10.12. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 07.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 14.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 21.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 28.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar aims at discussing the polarisation phenomenon both theoretically and empirically. In particular we will look at the causal relationship between inequality and economic growth. The seminar will provide basic knowledge for the conceptualization of re-distribution policies that enable a more inclusive economic development.

The method of the seminar is that every student has to prepare and present a speech of about half an hour, which will be followed by discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

The seminar is "prüfungsimmanent", which means that the presentations, summary of presentations and contribution to the discussions form the basis for evaluation and the mark.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presence at the seminar according the rules for "prüfungsimmanente" courses.
Marking: presentation (including powerpoint-file): 80%; written and oral contributions to the seminar discussions: 20%

Examination topics

Reading list

Den Studierenden wird per handout eine umfangreiche Literaturliste zur Verfügung gestellt.

Association in the course directory

(L2-e4, L2-e-zSE) (BA UF GW 07)

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:42