Universität Wien

290328 VO International Economics: Theory, Institutions and Policy (2016S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Prüfungstermine:
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Termin: Dienstag 05.07.2016 11:30 - 12:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Termin: Anfang September 2016

  • Monday 09.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 23.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 30.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 06.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 13.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 20.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 27.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture aims at presenting basic issues in international economics. While the theoretical part is kept short deliberately and focused on some standard models, the main part of the lecture deals with empirical-institutional description and analysis of international economic issues.

The content comprises:
Basic theory of international trade; Protectionism versus Free Trade;
Competition of locations; trans-national and international environmental goods;
Regional economic integration; Rules and Institutions for the world economy: WTO and UNCTAD
International financial markets; Summary

In terms of method it is a classic lecture, but questions, comments and critique may be raised and discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exams which are announced in moodle.
No materials permitted during exams.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

No requirements in terms of presence at the lectures.
Three questions have to be answered at the examination. For each answer a maximum of 2 points and a minimum of 0 points are given.
Assessment: 6 points = 1; 5 points = 2; 4 points = 3; 3 points = 4; less than 3 points = 5.

Examination topics

Examination covers all topics as presented in the lectures.

Reading list

The powerpoint-files of the lecture will be available as downloads from the e-learning platform moodle. These files also contain a comprehensive list of the relevant literature.

Association in the course directory

(MG-S3-NPI) (L2-e2) (UF GW MA 03)

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