E580 Topics in Economic History I

Content

The modul provides an overlook over interesting topics in International Economic History.

In the Winter term the main focus is on:

Financial market evidence.
Modern issues, such as bubbles and economic crises, seen from a long-term perspective.
Behavioral aspects of stock markets.

In the Summer term the main focus is on:

European economic history during the latest era.
“First Era of Globalization” (1880-1913) and what determinants gave rise to its failure.
The current wave of globalization and which influence anti-globalization movements have.
The latest research on the biological standard of living and human capital development.

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

In this modul you questioning general issues in international economics and interesting economic developments. You will also strengthen your knowledge in applied statistical analyses techniques and execute them with STATA by using real historical data. 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.

Registration

Necessary!

Registration

winter term
summer term

Course work

Presentation (required - not graded)

Course type

Seminar (2 SWS)

Literature

Will be announced.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal possible until: Please consider if you really want to attend this seminar, have enough time and if you are able to perform own regressions. De-registration causes unnecessary transactions costs and we prefer to invest our time in very good teaching than to waste it with such issues! Thank you.