Module: The Macroeconomics of Globalization (5205-420)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr. Benjamin Jung (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• International Business and Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• International Business and Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  1. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

The module is complementary to the module "The Microeconomics of Globalization", where the focus is on the organization of multinational firms, and to other modules in the area of lnequality and Economic Policy Analysis in taking a trade perspective on the inequality issue.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Kenntnis grundlegender mathematischer und ökonomischer Konzepte

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

Final Exam

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

180 hours: 56 hours Präsenzstudium 124 hours Selbststudium

Professional competences:

Students will be able to understand theoretical concepts and empirical approaches used in the analysis of effects of trade and offshoring on economy-wide welfare and the distribution of real incomes. They will be able to analyze how governments can facilitate inclusive globalization. They can apply the tools in order to actively
participate in discussions about the welcome and unwelcome effects of globalization.

Comments:

Basic understanding of microeconomic and econometric concepts. Extra bonus point assignments for the assessment will be offered.

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