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