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140276 KU KW2 - K IV Introductory Seminar: Development Economics (2013S)

(engl.)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Continuous assessment of course work

This course will be held in English. Note that we meet every 14 days (not weekly).

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).

Registration is open from We 20.02.2013 10:00 to Mo 04.03.2013 12:00
Registration is open from Tu 05.03.2013 10:00 to We 06.03.2013 23:59
Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2013 23:59

Details

max. 45 participants

Language: German, English

Lecturers

Valentin Seidler

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 20.03. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
Wednesday 17.04. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
Wednesday 08.05. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
Wednesday 22.05. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
Wednesday 05.06. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
Wednesday 19.06. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We will discuss different influential theories on economic development, as well as the related empirical evidence and policy debates. This course is probably best done together with Alejandro Cunat's lecture. We will discuss issues he raises in more detail which should prepare you for lecture exam.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

You will be graded by homeworks, a presentation you give, attendance and participation in class. Your presentation will be peer-evaluated. Active participation is encouraged and reflected in you grade.

Reading list

Literature will be discussed in class. We read chapters of books from Paul Krugman, William Easterly among others.

Association in the course directory

KW2, K IV, n K IV; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies: APM Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies

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