graduate Economics

Learning Objectives:

Students will become familiar with selected areas of application in theoretical economics. They will understand relevant models and modeling approaches from current international research. They are able to independently address selected issues using various approaches and methods, and reflect on and discuss the underlying assumptions. In doing so, they can incorporate institutional, legal, and social frameworks, as well as gender- and diversity-specific aspects of economic theory, into their analysis.

Contents:

Areas of application in theoretical microeconomics, macroeconomics, and public finance, e.g., environmental economics, health economics, mechanism design, competition economics, industrial economics, behavioral economics, fiscal policy, business cycle policy, growth policy, monetary policy.