Lehrveranstaltungen im Sommersemester 2018

Bachelor Wirtschaftswissenschaft, PO 2017

Volkswirtschaftslehre IV

• Wiederholungsübung zu Economics of Development and Environment (270095)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 16:15 - 17:45 in I-401	Grote, Waibel

Kompetenzbereich Volkswirtschaftslehre

• Seminar: Climate and Development (272037)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	M. Hübler
  Inhalt:	Tackling climate change crucially depends on emissions reductions in emerging and developing countries. At the same time, emerging economies like China and India grow fast so that their carbon emissions increase. The challenge is to decouple economic growth and resource use. Others countries, for example in Sub-Sahara Africa, are stuck in poverty and hit by climate change. The challenge is to lift those countries up to a better development path. Moreover, coastal regions and islands are under risk of flooding so that life might become impossible there. Conflicts and migration are possible consequences. Against this backdrop, it is in the first step necessary to get a clearer picture of the climate change risks in different developing regions. It is in the second step necessary to think about the potential of climate mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce these risks. One can, for example, think about different climate policy schemes and their impacts on developing countries under fairness aspects. Or about ways to finance the expansion of renewable energies in developing countries. Or about ways to finance adaptation projects. Since developing countries lack advanced technologies, we also need to think about market-based mechanisms of international technology diffusion and policy instruments to support technology transfer. These instruments are for example green technology funds, a future Clean Development Mechanism or intellectual property rights.
  Literatur:	Background literature and seminar paper topics with related literature sources will be provided together with an introductory script.
  Bemerkungen:	The course is held in English. Seminar papers and presentations are preferably, but not necessarily written in English. Two introductory Lectures/meetings will take place at the beginning of the lecture period. The final presentations by the students will take place about one month beforethe end of the lecture period. Examiner: Prof. Dr. Hübler

Kompetenzbereiche Betriebs- und Volkswirtschaftslehre

• International Competitiveness (273003)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 11:00 - 12:30 in I-342	Grote
  Inhalt:	Concepts, measures and approaches to evaluate the international competitiveness of sectors in an increasingly globalized world (e.g. Global Competitiveness indices) International trade and the impact of standards and labelling on competitiveness of countries New institutional economics and its role in strengthening competitiveness Case studies from the agro-food and industrial sector.
  Literatur:	Porter, M. E. (1998) On Competitiveness, New York. World Economic Forum (Hrsg.) The Global Competitiveness Report, Geneva, published annually. A list with selected references will be distributed at the beginning of the course.

• Seminar Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomie (273004)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Das Seminar ist eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung für Studierende des Faches Entwicklungsökonomik und der beiden ökonomischen Prüfungsfächer im Studium Gartenbauwissenschaften. Die Studierenden sollen zu einem Thema einen 20 minütigen Vortrag halten, der anschließend diskutiert wird. Für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme (Hausarbeit, Vortrag, regelmäßige Teilnahme an der Diskussion) wird ein Schein erteilt.
  Literatur:	Wird themenabhängig bekannt gegeben.
  Bemerkungen:	Der Termin der Vorbesprechung wird in Stud.IP bekannt gegeben, weitere Informationen werden dort ebenso zur Verfügung gestellt. Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Grote, Prof. Dr. Waibel

Bachelor Wirtschaftswissenschaft, PO 2012

Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomik

• Sustainability Economics (172806)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 11:00 - 12:30 in III-115	Tr. Nguyen
  Inhalt:	This course introduces and operationalizes the notion of sustainability from an economic perspective. It provides students with the theoretical basis of sustainability as inter- and intra-generational issues, and elaborates how sustainability can be operationalized in an economic context. The course covers a range of topics focusing on the interactions between economic growth, development, and the environment. Development issues such as population growth, urbanization, and migration as well as environmental problems such as depletion of natural resources and degradation of environmental quality are taken into account. The lectures are designed in an interactive way, including theories, case studies, exercises, and student presentations.
  Literatur:	1. Söderbaum, P., 2008. Understanding Sustainability Economics: Towards Pluralism in Economics. Earthscan. 2. Bartelmus, P., 2012. Sustainability Economics: An Introduction. Routledge 3. Daly, H.E., Farley, J., 2003. Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications, Island Press 4. Todaro, M.P., Smith, S., 2012. Economic Development (11th edition), Pearson Key published articles Published articles from peer review journals will be provided ahead of the lectures

• Seminar Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomie (172807)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Das Seminar ist eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung für Studierende des Faches Entwicklungsökonomik und der beiden ökonomischen Prüfungsfächer im Studium Gartenbauwissenschaften. Die Studierenden sollen zu einem Thema einen 20 minütigen Vortrag halten, der anschließend diskutiert wird. Für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme (Hausarbeit, Vortrag, regelmäßige Teilnahme an der Diskussion) wird ein Schein erteilt.
  Literatur:	Wird themenabhängig bekannt gegeben.
  Bemerkungen:	Der Termin der Vorbesprechung wird in Stud.IP bekannt gegeben, weitere Informationen werden dort ebenso zur Verfügung gestellt. Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Grote, Prof. Dr. Waibel

• Seminar: Climate and Development (172827)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	M. Hübler
  Inhalt:	Tackling climate change crucially depends on emissions reductions in emerging and developing countries. At the same time, emerging economies like China and India grow fast so that their carbon emissions increase. The challenge is to decouple economic growth and resource use. Others countries, for example in Sub-Sahara Africa, are stuck in poverty and hit by climate change. The challenge is to lift those countries up to a better development path. Moreover, coastal regions and islands are under risk of flooding so that life might become impossible there. Conflicts and migration are possible consequences. Against this backdrop, it is in the first step necessary to get a clearer picture of the climate change risks in different developing regions. It is in the second step necessary to think about the potential of climate mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce these risks. One can, for example, think about different climate policy schemes and their impacts on developing countries under fairness aspects. Or about ways to finance the expansion of renewable energies in developing countries. Or about ways to finance adaptation projects. Since developing countries lack advanced technologies, we also need to think about market-based mechanisms of international technology diffusion and policy instruments to support technology transfer. These instruments are for example green technology funds, a future Clean Development Mechanism or intellectual property rights.
  Literatur:	Background literature and seminar paper topics with related literature sources will be provided together with an introductory script.
  Bemerkungen:	The course is held in English. Seminar papers and presentations are preferably, but not necessarily written in English. Two introductory Lectures/meetings will take place at the beginning of the lecture period. The final presentations by the students will take place about one month beforethe end of the lecture period. Examiner: Prof. Dr. Hübler

• Water Economics (172830)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 14:30 - 16:00 in III-115	Gronau, Grote
  Inhalt:	The course »Water Economics« provides an introduction into the economics of water use and water resource management. The following topics will be covered: The fundamentals of water supply and water utilization against the background of the limited availability of and increasing pressure on water resources world-wide, input-output evaluation methods, water as a public versus private good, institutions and payment/funding systems for effective water supply and water utilization, the role of water-related policies such as the EU-water directives. The course will be supplemented with case studies from developing countries, describing water resource management programs, their objectives, scale, implementation challenges, and effects.
  Bemerkungen:	The course will be held in English. Exam students are free to choose between English and German.

• Econometrics (172843)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 18:15 - 19:45 in I-233	Bühler, Grote, Hartje
  Inhalt:	Introduction to different econometric models (OLS regression, Panel, IV models, Binary outcome models, etc.) and critical assessment of their results; use of simple econometric models based on real world examples from resource and development economics using the Stata software packages (no previous knowledge required for Stata).
  Literatur:	Stock and Watson (2007) Introduction to Econometrics, 2nd Edition, Pearson. Greene, W. H. (2003) Econometric Analysis, 5th edition.
  Bemerkungen:	This course will be offered to students of MSc in Horticulture as Econometrics for Graduate Students.

• International Agricultural Policy (172859)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 11:00 - 12:30 in III-115	Grote
  Inhalt:	Analysis and assessment of agricultural policies and specific policy measures in a globalizing world; special emphasis will be put on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU and the agricultural policy of the USA, but also agricultural policies in selected developing countries will be looked at. Related policies like consumer protection or environmental policies will be included in the analysis. The framework for national agricultural policies is given by international agreements like those of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – these will be described and analyzed in detail – with objectives, different country positions and recent developments in the »Doha Development Round«. Elaboration on environmental aspects of agricultural and trade policies.
  Literatur:	El-Agraa, A.M. (ed.) (2007): The European Union: Economics and Policies- Cambridge University Press. Eighth Edition. Hoekman, B., Mattoo, A. and P. English (2002) Development, Trade and the WTO. Washington, D.C. OECD Agricultural Policies at a glance. OECD, Paris, diverse years. List of selected journal articles will be provided.

• International Competitiveness (172864)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 11:00 - 12:30 in I-342	Grote
  Inhalt:	Concepts, measures and approaches to evaluate the international competitiveness of sectors in an increasingly globalized world (e.g. Global Competitiveness indices) International trade and the impact of standards and labelling on competitiveness of countries New institutional economics and its role in strengthening competitiveness Case studies from the agro-food and industrial sector.
  Literatur:	Porter, M. E. (1998) On Competitiveness, New York. World Economic Forum (Hrsg.) The Global Competitiveness Report, Geneva, published annually. A list with selected references will be distributed at the beginning of the course.

Marketing

• International Competitiveness (170865)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 11:00 - 12:30 in I-342	Grote
  Inhalt:	Concepts, measures and approaches to evaluate the international competitiveness of sectors in an increasingly globalized world (e.g. Global Competitiveness indices) International trade and the impact of standards and labelling on competitiveness of countries New institutional economics and its role in strengthening competitiveness Case studies from the agro-food and industrial sector.
  Literatur:	Porter, M. E. (1998) On Competitiveness, New York. World Economic Forum (Hrsg.) The Global Competitiveness Report, Geneva, published annually. A list with selected references will be distributed at the beginning of the course.

Master

International Management

• Colloquium for Graduate and Master Students (173583)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 16:15 - 17:45 (14-tägig) in III-115	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Presentation and critical discussion of proposals and studies from Master Students.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.

Wahlbereich

HISSEMA

• The German Economy and the European Union (77101)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Berkholz, H. Krause, Puhani
  Inhalt:	This course will provide a description of the performance of the German economy in the past and an analysis of its recent development. A special focus will be given to institutions and regulations. The following topics will be included: some historical backgrounds, the economic system and its sector, the German labor market, constitutional elements of the social security system, Germanys integration into the European Union, its development and institutions, and the World Economy. Classwork will refer to aspects of the cultural, political and educational systems and policy integration.
  Literatur:	Will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	This course is part of the HISSEMA. More information can be obtained from HISSEMA/GUEST Coordinator, Ms. Francesca Cristaldi (Room I-103).

• German Culture, Business and Language (77111)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Brüssow, Pikos
  Inhalt:	This course will provide basic German language skills as well as insights in German business administration, culture and history. In particular, the lectures taught during a 3-day-excursion to Berlin provide insights into German culture, politics and history. Students are required to make presentations, to prepare case studies, and to submit homework referring to aspects of the cultural, economic, political, and educational systems of Germany - all the topics are prepared during the lectures in class and the Berlin's study trip.
  Literatur:	Will be provided
  Bemerkungen:	This course is part of the HISSEMA. Admission is restricted to HISSEMA-Program students.

• International Management and Economics (77202)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	M. Hübler, F. Krause, Tr. Nguyen
  Inhalt:	This course will introduce students to the field of International Management and Economics. Topics will include: the basic concepts of the Theories of Macroeconomic Competiveness and Trade, Trends in World Trade and Transnational Enterprises as well as Foreign Direct Investments. Part of the Block Seminar will also cover the topic areas of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at micro, meso and macro levels.
  Literatur:	Will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	This course is part of the HISSEMA. Information by the HISSEMA/GUEST Coordinator, Ms. Francesca Cristaldi (Room I-103).

Doktorandenkolloquium

• Seminar International Doctoral Studies (72824)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 16:15 - 17:45 (14-tägig) in III-115	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Studies and progress reports presented by doctoral students will be critically assessed and discussed.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.

Forschungsveranstaltungen

• Development Economics Colloquium (77781)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 16:15 - 17:45 in III-115	Gassebner, Grote, M. Hübler, Puhani, Wagener, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Researchers present their recent work on the empirical dimensions and theoretical aspects of development economics.

• Kolloquium Innovation und Lernen (77787)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Blaufus, Dierkes, Gassebner, Grote, Haunschild, Hoppe-Wewetzer, Parolya, Prokopczuk, Ridder, Schnitzlein, Schöndube, Sibbertsen, Wagener, Weber, Wielenberg
  Inhalt:	Im Kolloquium werden Forschungsprojekte im Rahmen des Forschungsschwerpunkts "Innovation und Lernen" vorgestellt.
  Bemerkungen:	Die Veranstaltung findet an vier Terminen (10.4., 8.5., 5.6. und 3.7.2018) jeweils Di. 12:45 - 14:15 Uhr in I-063 statt.

Nebenfachstudium

Gartenbau

• Seminar Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomie (76407)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Das Seminar ist eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung für Studierende des Faches Entwicklungsökonomik und der beiden ökonomischen Prüfungsfächer im Studium Gartenbauwissenschaften. Die Studierenden sollen zu einem Thema einen 20 minütigen Vortrag halten, der anschließend diskutiert wird. Für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme (Hausarbeit, Vortrag, regelmäßige Teilnahme an der Diskussion) wird ein Schein erteilt.
  Literatur:	Wird themenabhängig bekannt gegeben.
  Bemerkungen:	Der Termin der Vorbesprechung wird in Stud.IP bekannt gegeben, weitere Informationen werden dort ebenso zur Verfügung gestellt. Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Grote, Prof. Dr. Waibel

• Water Economics (76430)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 14:30 - 16:00 in III-115	Gronau, Grote
  Inhalt:	The course »Water Economics« provides an introduction into the economics of water use and water resource management. The following topics will be covered: The fundamentals of water supply and water utilization against the background of the limited availability of and increasing pressure on water resources world-wide, input-output evaluation methods, water as a public versus private good, institutions and payment/funding systems for effective water supply and water utilization, the role of water-related policies such as the EU-water directives. The course will be supplemented with case studies from developing countries, describing water resource management programs, their objectives, scale, implementation challenges, and effects.
  Bemerkungen:	The course will be held in English. Exam students are free to choose between English and German.

• Econometrics (76443)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 18:15 - 19:45 in I-233	Bühler, Grote, Hartje
  Inhalt:	Introduction to different econometric models (OLS regression, Panel, IV models, Binary outcome models, etc.) and critical assessment of their results; use of simple econometric models based on real world examples from resource and development economics using the Stata software packages (no previous knowledge required for Stata).
  Literatur:	Stock and Watson (2007) Introduction to Econometrics, 2nd Edition, Pearson. Greene, W. H. (2003) Econometric Analysis, 5th edition.
  Bemerkungen:	This course will be offered to students of MSc in Horticulture as Econometrics for Graduate Students.

• International Agricultural Policy (76461)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 11:00 - 12:30 in III-115	Grote
  Inhalt:	Analysis and assessment of agricultural policies and specific policy measures in a globalizing world; special emphasis will be put on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU and the agricultural policy of the USA, but also agricultural policies in selected developing countries will be looked at. Related policies like consumer protection or environmental policies will be included in the analysis. The framework for national agricultural policies is given by international agreements like those of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – these will be described and analyzed in detail – with objectives, different country positions and recent developments in the »Doha Development Round«. Elaboration on environmental aspects of agricultural and trade policies.
  Literatur:	El-Agraa, A.M. (ed.) (2007): The European Union: Economics and Policies- Cambridge University Press. Eighth Edition. Hoekman, B., Mattoo, A. and P. English (2002) Development, Trade and the WTO. Washington, D.C. OECD Agricultural Policies at a glance. OECD, Paris, diverse years. List of selected journal articles will be provided.

• Colloquium for Graduate and Master Students (76463)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 16:15 - 17:45 (14-tägig) in III-115	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Presentation and critical discussion of proposals and studies from Master Students.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.

• Seminar International Doctoral Studies (72824)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 16:15 - 17:45 (14-tägig) in III-115	Grote, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Studies and progress reports presented by doctoral students will be critically assessed and discussed.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.

• International Competitiveness (76465)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 11:00 - 12:30 in I-342	Grote
  Inhalt:	Concepts, measures and approaches to evaluate the international competitiveness of sectors in an increasingly globalized world (e.g. Global Competitiveness indices) International trade and the impact of standards and labelling on competitiveness of countries New institutional economics and its role in strengthening competitiveness Case studies from the agro-food and industrial sector.
  Literatur:	Porter, M. E. (1998) On Competitiveness, New York. World Economic Forum (Hrsg.) The Global Competitiveness Report, Geneva, published annually. A list with selected references will be distributed at the beginning of the course.