Course: Introduction to Quantitative Economic History (5210-251)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with exercise

In-Class Hours Per Week:

3

Contents:

The lecture aims at explaining the global european development since the roman empire using economic theory. Covered topics are beneath others the up- and downrise of preindustrialized societies and the change to modern growth during the industrialization as well as the meaning of globalization for growth and development in europe. The focus is on quantitative empirical research.

Literature:

Introductory literature: Persson, K. G., & Sharp, P. (2015). An economic history of Europe. Cambridge University Press.,

During the course, additional literature will be suggested.

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 5210-250 Introduction to Quantitative Economic History (compulsory)