Module: Advanced Module Historical Economics (5210-290)

Persons:

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

Degree Program:

• Business Administration and Economics (Bachelor, since 28.07.2010)
  5. Semester, compulsory
• Business Administration and Economics Vocational and Business Education (Bachelor, since 28.07.2010)
  5. Semester, compulsory
• Business Administration and Economics (Bachelor, since 01.10.2015)
  5. Semester, compulsory
• Education for Business and Economics (Bachelor, since 01.10.2015)
  5. Semester, compulsory
• Education for Business and Economics (Bachelor, since 01.10.2015)
  5. Semester, compulsory

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Successful completion of the Basic Module Historical Economics.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

written exam

Length of the examination:

60 minutes

Workload:

180 hours: 28 hours class attendance 152 preparation and follow-up, preparation for the exam and exam

Professional competences:

The students have in-depth knowledge of hypotheses concerning industrialization developed by economic historians and fundamental theories of modern growth (Solow model etc.). They are familiar with the scientific literature about industrialization. They are able to reproduce and critically evaluate the main developments, their causes and reasons both theoretically and empirically in light of the current international scientific debate. The students are able to apply economic models on historical issues and thus learn important analytic skills to be able to work on current issues.

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