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Optional Modules PO2013

Studies in Economic Theory (12 ECTS)

Content

This module deals with modern economic theory. It covers topics that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to bring students close to the current research frontier in economic theory, seeking to impart profound knowledge of the respective topic and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 6 hours/week; hours may be blocked. For selected courses (held in seminar style), registration (via LSF) will be necessary. A List of relevant courses will be published in advance.

 

Topics in Economic Theory A (6 ECTS)

Content

This module deals with modern economic theory. It covers topics that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to bring students close to the current research frontier in economic theory and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Topics in Economic Theory B (6 ECTS)

Content

This module deals with modern economic theory. It covers topics that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to bring students close to the current research frontier in economic theory and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Studies in Economic Analysis and Empirical Economics (12 ECTS)

Content

This module covers the analysis of economic problems with theoretical and empirical methods at an advanced level. It covers methods that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to enable students close to use these theoretical and empirical methods for all kinds of economic problems, seeking to impart profound knowledge of the respective methods and to prepare them for independent research in economics.

Classes offered in this OM will have 6 hours/week; hours may be blocked. For selected courses (held in seminar style), registration (via LSF) will be necessary. A List of relevant courses will be published in advance.

 

Topics in Economic Analysis and Empirical Economics A (6 ECTS)

Content

This module covers the analysis of economic problems with theoretical and empirical methods at an advanced level. It covers methods that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to enable students to use these theoretical and empirical methods for all kinds of economic problems and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Topics in Economic Analysis and Empirical Economics B (6 ECTS)

Content

This module covers the analysis of economic problems with theoretical and empirical methods at an advanced level. It covers methods that are of specific importance for independent scientific work.

Learning objectives

The aim is to enable students to use these theoretical and empirical methods for all kinds of economic problems and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Studies in Public Economics (12 ECTS)

Content

This module deepens students’ knowledge in specific areas of public sector economics and introduces students to the current state of research in this field.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with current research in public economics and learn to apply modern theoretical and empirical methods to independently analyze selected problems in public sector economics, seeking to impart profound knowledge of the respective topic and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 6 hours/week; hours may be blocked. For selected courses (held in seminar style), registration (via LSF) will be necessary. A List of relevant courses will be published in advance.

 

Topics in Public Economics A (6 ECTS)

Content

This module deepens students’ knowledge in specific areas of public sector economics and introduces students to the current state of research in this field.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with current research in public economics and learn to apply modern theoretical and empirical methods to independently analyze selected problems in public sector economics.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Topics in Public Economics B (6 ECTS)

Content

This module deepens students’ knowledge in specific areas of public sector economics and introduces students to the current state of research in this field.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with current research in public economics and learn to apply modern theoretical and empirical methods to independently analyze selected problems in public sector economics.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Studies in Economic Research (12 ECTS)

Content

This module presents research fields in economics (e.g., game theory, behavioral economics, taxation) at an advanced level. Classes are recommended for those students, who want to proceed their studies at the scientific/doctoral level.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with the frontier of current research, seeking to impart profound knowledge of the respective topic and to prepare them for independent research in this field.

Classes offered in this OM will have 6 hours/week; hours may be blocked. For selected courses (held in seminar style), registration (via LSF) will be necessary. A List of relevant courses will be published in advance.

 

Topics in Economic Research A (6 ECTS)

Content

This module presents research fields in economics (e.g., game theory, behavioral economics, taxation) at an advanced level. Classes are recommended for those students, who want to proceed their studies at the scientific/doctoral level.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with the frontier of current research.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.

 

Topics in Economic Research B (6 ECTS)

Content

This module presents research fields in economics (e.g., game theory, behavioral economics, taxation) at an advanced level. Classes are recommended for those students, who want to proceed their studies at the scientific/doctoral level.

Learning objectives

Students are familiarized with the frontier of current research.

Classes offered in this OM will have 4 hours/week; hours may be blocked.