Universität Wien

040231 UK SOLV (2024S)

Economics of Happiness: How we measure our wealth

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Selbstorganisierte Lehrveranstaltung der Studienrichtungsvertretung VWL
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Important! Right now, the SOLV has to be done in the D module. From the winter semester onwards, the allocation can be changed to C2 again (even retroactively for this SOLV).

The self-organized course (SOLV) deals with happiness, welfare, and the measuring tools we base our economic models and policies on. This weekly course, complemented by lectures from external experts, aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and critical understanding of how economics influences our overall happiness and quality of life. Delve into key questions such as how these factors are compared, methods of measurement, state interventions, and their intersection with economic thought.
A special focus will be put on the GDP its impact on today’s policy and its alternatives.

Prerequisites:
A foundational understanding of basic micro and macro-economic models is essential to actively engage in this course.

Be aware: The SOLV will be conducted in English.

About the SOLV:
SOLV (Selbst Organisierte Lehrveranstaltung/Self-Organized Course) is part of a series organized by the Economics-Grassroots group, Roter Börsenkrach (www.roterboersenkrach.at). Designed to fill gaps in the traditional curriculum, SOLV puts the organization, choice of topics, and teaching responsibilities into the hands of dedicated students. If you are passionate about shaping the next SOLV, we encourage you to reach out to us at solv@roterboersenkrach.at.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading will be based on your active participation (25%), four short reflections on weekly literature (20%), a group presentation with a subsequent discussion (25%), and one term paper (30%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

weekly Attendance (max. 3 unexcused absences) is required.

Grading Scale
[86%; 100%]: 1.0
[74%; 86%): 2.0
[62%;74%): 3.0
[50%; 62%): 4.0
[0; 50%): 5.0

Percentage Distribution:

Presentation (25%)
Participation (25%)
Term paper (30%)
Reflections (20% - 4 x 5%)

you will be able to get bonus points.

Examination topics

Participation, presentation, reflection, term paper

Reading list

Fitoussi, J.-P., Durand, M., & Stiglitz, J. E. (Eds.). (2018). Beyond GDP: Measuring What Counts for Economic and Social Performance. OECD Publishing.
Stiglitz, J. E., Sen, A., & Fitoussi, J.-P. (2010). Mismeasuring Our Lives: Why GDP Doesn't Add Up. The New Press
Frey, B. S., & Stutzer, A. (2010). Happiness and economics: How the economy and institutions affect human well-being. Princeton University Press
Further literature will be posted on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 31.07.2024 11:25