Winter term - Topics in International Economic History II - Quantitative Economic History (E581A)
Content
In this internship, students can obtain deep insights into the process of scholarly research in economic history. They not only look over the shoulders of researchers who are currently working on studies, but they will also participate actively in small work units of information retrieval, econometric analysis and the design of texts. The topics of this research internship will cover long-run human capital development, the development of welfare in many different world regions and international economic history. The internship students will present their results in smaller in-group presentations and will write a final report about the research that has been done. They work at our institute for six afternoons (on appointment), plus some work in between and thereafter. Work during Spring and Summer break are also possible.
Key facts about the course
ECTS-Credits
9
Level
M.Sc.
Degree
Workload
30/240
class/self
Cycle
WS
generally
Course language
ENG
Duration of the module
1
term
Exam written
Term paper
Maximum Student number
40
Registration
Necessary!
Registration period: Winter term (October 1st to March 31st)
Type of registration: online form
(Available during the registration period.)
Please note: You will get an confirmation mail with an invitation to your first meeting!
Course type
Seminar (2 SWS)
Literature
Baten, Joerg (ed.), A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present, Cambridge University Press)
Please refer to the studies on our homepage.
Objectives
Students unterstand 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.