Academic Level: 300
Lecture, 4 ECTS Credits (100 hours per semester), 2 hours per week (25 hours per semester)
offered in spring/summer, fall/winter
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Philipp Paulus
This course covers major theories of international economics as well as key sources of international economic data. Major current world economic problems (of the given semester) as well as major problems of previous decades are discussed as case studies. Findings from the lecture will be reflected upon in order to prepare a country report (with practice sessions).
Lecture notes will be provided as PDF
Recommended literature:
Krugman, Paul, Maurice Obstfeld und Marc J. Melitz (2018): International Economics – Theory & Policy, London et al.: Pearson, 11th, Global Edition
Reinert, Kenneth A. (2022): An introduction to international economics – new perspectives
on the world economy, 2nd edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2ndedition
Data and up-to-date analysis sources (regular dates of publication):
IMF Global Economic Outlook (April and October)
OECD Economic Outlook (June and December)
BIS Annual Report (June), Quarterly Reviews (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec)
World Trade Organisation (WTO) and UNCTAD publications
Assessment: Written exam
Prerequisite: Background in Business / Economics
Undergraduate students