Theses

1. Events/marketing

Within the scope of the thesis, the candidate examines how the stationary retail trade in the Neckar-Alb region can be strengthened through campaigns, events and event marketing. In combination with qualitative and/or quantitative methods of market research, data will be collected which will be incorporated into a recommendation for action with concrete ideas for campaigns and events for the development of a compendium for retail companies, business promoters, trade and commerce associations, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of the Neckar-Alb region.

2. Success model of communal and private cooperation

Within the scope of the thesis, the candidate examines existing structures of trade and commerce associations (HGV) in the Neckar-Alb region. In doing so, qualitative and/or quantitative methods are to be used to identify success factors for trade and commerce associations.

3. Markets as impulse generators for city centres

Within the scope of the thesis, the candidate will first create an inventory of the markets currently taking place in the Neckar-Alb region and examine them on the basis of their typologies/concepts. The challenges of classic market formats are also to be worked out. The aim of the work is to work out to what extent the various market formats have a positive effect on locations and thus on city centre businesses.

4. Open Sunday Sales

Within the framework of the thesis, the candidate examines the effects of open Sundays as a tool for strengthening the regional economy. In doing so, qualitative and/or quantitative methods are to be used to work out which supporting but also hindering effects such event formats have for the economy and businesses.

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Halder.

1. Economic lines of development and development models in East Asia

In this subject area, students have the opportunity to describe economic developments of individual states in East Asia and to discuss them using various development models (e.g. the flying geese model, the idea of the developmental state) or, alternatively, to discuss current economic development trends and guidelines of individual regions / states. 

2.Conflict area East Asia - interstate relations and geopolitical interests 

In terms of geographical conflict research or (geo-)political research, the region of East Asia is of particular interest due to its complex and historically rooted conflicts within and between states. Individual areas of conflict can be explored in final theses (e.g. areas of conflict between the Republic of Korea and Japan or between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China). 

3. Landscapes of remembrance in the Republic of Korea and/or Japan

Landscapes of memory and associated forms of remembrance are a research focus of the working group. Here you can deal with forms and practices of remembrance with regard to individual historical events in East Asia (e.g. colonialism or wars such as the Korean War). 

The thematic / regional focal points mentioned are advertised as final theses from the environment of current research topics of the Economic Geography working group and can be specified with regard to a question of interest to you. It is also possible to suggest your own topics that go beyond the areas mentioned. The theses can be written - adapted to the respective requirements - in all geography degree programs. 

Note: The supervision of theses by Simon Gerster is only possible in combination with another reviewer from the Economic Geography working group (Dr. Gerhard Halder or Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kinder).

If you are interested, please contact Simon Gerster