E581 Topics in Economic History II
Content
In this module, students can obtain deep insights into the process of scholarly research in economic history by doing a research internship.
The main aspects are:
- How do researchers work on studies?
- How to retrieve information, preparing econometric analyses and design a scholarly text?
The topics covered in the Winter term:
- Long-run human capital development.
- The development of welfare in many different world regions.
- International economic history.
The topics covered in the Summer term:
- Development and violence.
- Brain drain and migration.
- General development trends in poor countries over the long run, e.g. human capital, welfare.
Key facts about the course
ECTS-Credits
9
Level
M.Sc.
Degree
Workload
30/240
class/self
Cycle
WS, SS
generally
Course language
ENG
Duration of the module
1
term
Exam written
Term paper
Maximum Student number
40
Objectives
Students understand the current research methods in economic history, put their theoretical knowledge into practice and prove it. They also know how to participate in scientific projects. By writing a term paper, students will be able to gather, analyze and apply information, to formulate convincing arguments, communicate academic ideas, produce conclusions and acquire skills in academic writing.
Course type
Seminar (2 SWS)
Literature
Will be announced.
Term paper
Submission deadline: 4 weeks after your last session
Course can be taken as part of the following programs/modules:
Accounting and Finance
- Elective Studies
Economics
- Master Seminar
- Elective Studies Focus Economics
- Elective Studies Focus Elective Studies
Economics and Finance
- Elective Studies Focus Economics
- Elective Studies Focus Elective Studies
European Economics
- Specialization Studies Focus Economics
European Management
- Elective Studies
General Management
- Elective Studies
International Business
- Elective Studies
International Economics
- Elective Studies Focus Economics
- Elective Studies Focus Elective Studies
Management and Economics
- Specialization Studies
- Elective Studies