E581 Topics in Economic History II
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Der Kurs wird in englischer Sprache angeboten. Die Kursinformationen werden daher nur auf englisch angezeigt.
Inhalt
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, prepare 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.
Fakten zum Kurs
ECTS-Credits
9
Niveau
M.Sc.
Level
Arbeitslast
30/240
Kontakt/Selbststudium
Turnus
WS, SS
generell
Kurssprache
ENG
Dauer des Moduls
1
Semester
Prüfung
Term paper
Max. Teilnehmer
40
Lernziele
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.
Veranstaltungsart
Seminar (2 SWS)
Literatur
Wird im jeweiligen Kurs bekannt gegeben.
Term paper
Abgabetermin: 4 Wochen nach der letzten Sitzung
Kurswahl in folgenden Studienprogrammen möglich:
Accounting and Finance
- Elective Studies
Economics
- Master Seminar
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Economics
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Elective Studies
Economics and Finance
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Economics
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Elective Studies
European Economics
- Vertiefungsbereich Schwerpunkt Economics
European Management
- Elective Studies
General Management
- Elective Studies
International Business
- Elective Studies
International Economics
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Economics
- Elective Studies Schwerpunkt Elective Studies
Management and Economics
- Vertiefungsbereich
- Elective Studies