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This entry is from Winter semester 2020/21 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

Economic Policy
(dt. Wirtschaftspolitik)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture, recitation class,
180 hours (attendance: 56 hours, preparation and follow-up: 56 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements
6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading
German/English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kerber

Contents

The module includes a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of economic policy. This includes normative issues in economic policy, welfare economics market failure theory, externalities and environmental policy, competition problems and competition policy/regulation of natural monopolies, information asymmetries and consumer policy, and social policy.


Qualification Goals

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to,

(1) explain the theoretical foundations of economic policy,

(2) derive economic policy recommendations for solving specific economic problems from economic theories, and

(3) explain specific areas of economic policy in depth.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.

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

The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.