Political Economy

Brief description

Traditional economics, classical political economy in historical context, neoclassical and Keynesian theory in historical context, overview of heterodox approaches, social implications, hegemony, current theoretical developments and economic interactions

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Sherman, Hunt, Nesiba, O'Hara, Wiens-Tuers (2008). Economics: An Introduction to Traditional and Progressive Views. 7th Edition, M.E. Sharpe /
van Apeldoorn, Bastian and Laura Horn. (2018). Critical Political Economy. KFG Working Paper Series No. 87. Freie Universität Berlin. https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/bitstream/handle/fub188/22764/WP_87_Apeldoorn_Horn_Web.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Discussions, group work, presentations & written assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment of contributions to discussions, group assignments, presentations or written assignment 30%
Final exam 70%

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

European Economy and Business Management (English)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2024

Semester

2 SS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, students can evaluate the development of the European Union from an economic perspective and analyse current economic policy issues. Graduates will be able to explain the historical context and conditions of the emergence of different approaches in economic theory. An interdisciplinary approach supports a broader understanding of the historical, political and economic interrelationships of European societies by conveying multiple economic concepts.

Course code

1389-20-01-VZ-DE-20