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M-INST/AIE — Applied Institutional Economics
(dt. Applied Institutional Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lectures, tutorial,
180 hours (Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 56 hours Time for exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Translation missing. German original:
- Written examination (120 min.) or - Written examination (60 min./ 3 credit points) + Essay (3 credit points) Overall grade: Grade point average
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions. Im Falle des Nichtbestehens stehen für die Prüfung insgesamt 0 Versuche zur Verfügung.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Winter- or Sommersemester
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

In this module, students are introduced to applications of institutional economics concepts in various fields of economics, e. g. with regard to the role of the state in the economy or specific issues for developing countries. Issues relevant for a theoretical as well as policy-oriented analysis are discussed.


Qualification Goals

Students should acquire a thorough understanding about various fields where institutional economics concepts can be applied to, and how specific problems can be analyzed (e.g., in regard to specific sectors or multi-level contexts). They should develop capabilities for the critical assessment of the effectiveness of different policy instruments as incentive systems or regulation.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es dem Schwerpunkt Economics zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

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