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Theoretical Institutional Economics
(dt. Theoretical Institutional Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
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Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Variant A none Variant B 6-8 Worksheets or presentation (10-30 min) or term paper (8-10 pages) oder test (30-60 min)
Examination type: Variant A: Written examination or term paper or presentation Variant B: Written examination or term paper or presentation
Language,
Grading		 ,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.
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Person in charge of the module's outline

Contents


Qualification Goals

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

(1) Use models of institutions to answer real-world questions,

(2) apply techniques for designing institutions based on a theoretical analysis of individual goals and behavioral constraints; and

(3) derive conclusions about efficiency losses associated with information imperfections.


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 Modules in Business Administration and Economics.

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

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