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290072 VU Modelling in Economic Geography (2019W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 09.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 16.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 23.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 30.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 06.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 13.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 20.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 27.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 04.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 11.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 08.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 15.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 22.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Wednesday 29.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to and comparison of various approaches (polarisation approaches, neoclassical theory)
Consequences of acknowledging space in modelling
Empirical concepts

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (no tools)
Presentation of an empirical example

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of exam points
Comprehensible presentation

Examination topics

Selection of reading list (see below)

Reading list

Acemoglu, Daron (2009): Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Princeton, Princeton University Press, Kap. 4
Combes, P.-P., Mayer, T., Thisse, J.-F. (2008): Economic Geography – The Integration of Regions and Nations. Princeton, Princeton University Press, Kap. 5 und 6
Krugman, Paul (1992): Geography and Trade. Leuven, Leuven University Press und Cambridge (MA) and London, The MIT Press
Myrdal, Gunnar (1957): Economic Theory and Under-Developed Regions [Aufl. 1964]. London, Duckworth
Sardadvar, Sascha (2016): Vertiefen sich die Wohlstandsniveaus innerhalb der EU? Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft 42(2), 281-302
Sardadvar, Sascha (2011): Economic Growth in the Regions of Europe. Berlin und Heidelberg, Physica, Kap. 2

Association in the course directory

(MG-S3-PI.m) (MG-W6-PI) (MR1-a-PI)

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