E365 Topics in International Economic History - Topics in Historical Development Economics
Content
The seminar provides an overview of different topics in Economic History with focus on
human capital formation
demographics
interesting topics within various world regions.
Key facts about the course
ECTS-Credits
6
Level
B.Sc.
Degree
Workload
30/150
class/self
Cycle
WS, SS
generally
Course language
ENG
Duration of the module
1
term
Exam written
Term paper
Maximum Student number
28
Objectives
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. On the basis of defending their term paper in the seminar, they will also gain advanced presentation and communication skills.
Registration
Necessary!
Registration period: 07.03. - 11.04.2025
Type of registration: online form (here available during the registration period) Please note: Confirmation e-mails are not sent before the end of the registration period!
Course work
Presentation (required - not graded)
Course type
Seminar (2 SWS)
Literature
Baten, Joerg (ed.), A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present, Cambridge University Press. Essays and working papers on the Department's homepage at: uni-tuebingen.de/de/18732
Exam
Submission deadline: 31.07.2024
About the seminar
This seminar will discuss the latest international research in the field of Economic History. Each student will choose an article among the topics offered below from within the field. The content and methodology of the article should provide some ideas and act as a guideline for your own analyses, including a presentation of the paper, data analysis and your own extension of the topic. The student will have to confirm with the lecturer whether the chosen article is ideal to successfully complete this seminar. Please make use of the EconLit-search engine (access via UB homepage) to search for literature and read studies related to your topic in important journals. Please be aware that it is not enough for your paper to only be based on 2 or 3 research papers. You will also receive a short introduction on presentation techniques, providing good practice for your bachelor theses.
Requirements
A seminar paper and a presentation are required. Most papers within the field will consist of some econometric analysis, therefore, it would be helpful if you have at least a basic knowledge of regression. You should be able to proceed with the core analysis and its interpretations on your own. Assistance can only be provided in limited times during office hours. The essay should consist of about 20 pages including tables and figures. The presentation should take about 15 minutes.
Topics
1. Long-term economic development (Up to and including 20th Century) 2. Demography 3. Health 4. Religion 5. Gender inequality 6. Technological change, innovation and growth 7. Migration 8. Education 9. Agriculture and natural resources 10. Institutions
Course can be taken as part of the following programs/modules:
