Bachelor

Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomik

• International Agricultural Policy (172859)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 10:00 - 11:30 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; 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:	Henrichsmeyer, W. and H.P. Witzke (1994) Agrarpolitik. Band II, Stuttgart. Lutz, E., (1998) Agriculture and the Environment. Washington, D.C. 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. Further literature will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

• International Competitiveness (172864)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	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. (1990) The Competitive Advantage of Nations, New York. 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.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer. Prüfungsleistung: Mündliche Prüfung.

• Theory and Concepts for Natural Resource Management (172874)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	Faße, Grote, Winter
  Inhalt:	The lecture will have four main blocks: 1. Theory of Sustainability and Externalities 2. Methods to quantify externalities (environmental accounting, cost benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, value chain analysis) 3. Policy implementation and instruments (new institutional economics, taxes, subsidies, standards) 4. Selected case studies of natural resource management (resource conflicts in Namibia , and the issue of Bioenergy and food security in Tanzania )
  Literatur:	Stavins R. N., 2005. Economics of the Environment, Selected Readings Fifth Edition Harvard University. Pearce D., Atkinson G., Mourato S.2006, Cost-benefit Analysis and the Environment, OECD Publication. Josling, T, D. Roberts, D. Orden 2004. Food Regulation and Trade, Washington D.C. Harriss, J. J. Hunter, C.M. Lewis 1995. The New Institutional Economics and Third World Development, Routledge, London and New York. A list of references with selected articles will be distributed.
  Bemerkungen:	This lecture is also scheduled for international MSc horticultural students (it will substitute Marketing II for Graduate Students). The course will be held in English, however, for the exam students are free to choose the language - English or German. In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

Hauptstudium Fächergruppe A

Allgemeine VWL

• Economics of Development and Environment (70300)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 12:30 - 14:00 in VII-201	Waibel
  Inhalt:	Causes of Underdevelopment, Definition of developing countries, Economic Growth and Development, Poverty, Hunger, Famines; Strategies of Economic Development, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Environment and Development Theoretical concepts of environmental economics: public goods and market failure, public sector solutions to externalities (Pigou), private solution to externalities (Coase), global commons policy in practice: Kyoto Protocol.
  Literatur:	Hemmer, H.-R. (1998) Wirtschaftsprobleme der Entwicklungsländer, München. Meier, G. M. and J. E. Rauch (2000) Leading Issues in Economic Development, Seventh Edition, New York. Selected Articles from: Journal of Development Economics, World Development, The Economic Journal. Stiglitz, J. E. (2000) Economics of the public sector, 3. Auflage New York. Stiglitz, J. E. (2000) Finanzwirtschaft, 2. Auflage München. Siebert, H. (2004) Economics of the Environment, 6. Auflage Berlin. Zimmermann, H. und B. Hansjürgen (1994) Prinzipien der Umweltökonomie in ökonomischer Sicht. Bonn. Baumol, W. J. und W. E. Oates (1998) The theory of the environmental policy, 2. Auflage Cambridge.
  Bemerkungen:	Für Studierende der Gartenbauwissenschaften tritt diese Veranstaltung an die Stelle der bisherigen Veranstaltung »Umweltökononomie«. Sie kann als ökonomisches Wahlfach eingebracht werden. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 8. April 2009.

Entwicklungs- und Umweltökonomik

• Environment, Trade and Development Economics (72804)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Basu, Grote, Hicks
  Inhalt:	This one-week course will cover a new series of lectures on selected topics from the field of development, environmental and trade economics. The lectures which will be based on most current research papers will give deep insights into specific methodologies like conjoint analysis and survey sampling, and selected topics like the economics of eco-labelling, as well as other trade and environmental issues. Profs. Basu and Hicks have both published widely in the fields of development and environmental economics, and international trade. Apart from discussing most recent research papers, students may want to use this opportunity to find out more about the American university system and studying and living in the USA.
  Bemerkungen:	The students are eligible to receive a certificate of participation (no credits).

• Seminar Entwicklungsökonomie (72807)

  	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 30 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:	Vorbesprechung am 1. April 2009. Blockveranstaltung vom 8.-10.5.2009 in St. Andreasberg.

• Colloquium for Graduate and Master Students (72823)

  	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 and Diploma Students.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 7. April 2009.

• 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. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 7. April 2009.

• International Agricultural Policy (72859)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 10:00 - 11:30 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; 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:	Henrichsmeyer, W. and H.P. Witzke (1994) Agrarpolitik. Band II, Stuttgart. Lutz, E., (1998) Agriculture and the Environment. Washington, D.C. 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. Further literature will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

• International Competitiveness (72864)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	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. (1990) The Competitive Advantage of Nations, New York. 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.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer. Prüfungsleistung: Mündliche Prüfung.

• Seminar: Economics of Vulnerability (72867)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Strulik
  Inhalt:	Presentation and discussion of papers related to the economics of vulnerability.
  Bemerkungen:	Das Seminar richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Studierende. Prüfungsleistungen sind eine Seminararbeit, ein Vortrag und die mündliche Mitarbeit. Nähere Informationen werden im Januar bekannt gegeben unter www.iuw.uni-hannover.de

• Theory and Concepts for Natural Resource Management (72874)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	Faße, Grote, Winter
  Inhalt:	The lecture will have four main blocks: 1. Theory of Sustainability and Externalities. 2. Methods to quantify externalities (environmental accounting, cost benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, value chain analysis). 3. Policy implementation and instruments (new institutional economics, taxes, subsidies, standards). 4. Selected case studies of natural resource management (resource conflicts in Namibia, and the issue of Bioenergy and food security in Tanzania ).
  Literatur:	Stavins R. N., 2005. Economics of the Environment, Selected Readings Fifth Edition Harvard University Pearce D., Atkinson G., Mourato S.2006, Cost-benefit Analysis and the Environment, OECD Publication. Josling, T, D. Roberts, D. Orden 2004. Food Regulation and Trade, Washington D.C. Harriss, J. J. Hunter, C.M. Lewis 1995. The New Institutional Economics and Third World Development, Routledge, London and New York. A list of references with selected articles will be distributed.
  Bemerkungen:	This lecture is also scheduled for international MSc horticultural students (it will substitute Marketing II for Graduate Students). The course will be held in English, however, for the exam students are free to choose the language - English or German. In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

Mathematische Wirtschaftstheorie

• Seminar: Economics of Vulnerability (72267)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Strulik
  Inhalt:	Presentation and discussion of papers related to the economics of vulnerability.
  Bemerkungen:	Das Seminar richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Studierende. Prüfungsleistungen sind eine Seminararbeit, ein Vortrag und die mündliche Mitarbeit. Nähere Informationen werden im Januar bekannt gegeben unter www.iuw.uni-hannover.de

Wachstum und Verteilung

• Seminar: Economics of Vulnerability (72067)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Strulik
  Inhalt:	Presentation and discussion of papers related to the economics of vulnerability.
  Bemerkungen:	Das Seminar richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Studierende. Prüfungsleistungen sind eine Seminararbeit, ein Vortrag und die mündliche Mitarbeit. Nähere Informationen werden im Januar bekannt gegeben unter www.iuw.uni-hannover.de

Wirtschaftspolitik

• International Agricultural Policy (72159)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 10:00 - 11:30 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; 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:	Henrichsmeyer, W. and H.P. Witzke (1994) Agrarpolitik. Band II, Stuttgart. Lutz, E., (1998) Agriculture and the Environment. Washington, D.C. 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. Further literature will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

• International Competitiveness (72164)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	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. (1990) The Competitive Advantage of Nations, New York. 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.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer. Prüfungsleistung: Mündliche Prüfung.

Wahlbereich

HISSEMA

• The German Economy: Development, Institutions, and Regulations (77101)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Röhrbein, Wagener
  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 sectors, the German labor market, constitutional elements of the social security system, Germany´s integration into the European Union and the World Economy. Classwork will refer to aspects of the cultural, political, and educational systems.
  Literatur:	Hintereder, P. (ed., 2008 or later edition), Facts about Germany, Frankfurt/Main. This book and further readings will be provided at the beginning and during the course.
  Bemerkungen:	Hannover International Summer School of Economics and Management (HISSEMA), August 10 - September 15, 2009. Lecture with 30 hours in Hannover with midterm and final written test. Paticipants of the GUEST exchange program will have another 10 hours class-work during the intensive study week in the German Alps with one paper. Enrollment required: see announcement in June 2009. Information by the Academic Coordinators, Ms. Corinna Luedtke (Raum I-059, Thursday, 3-5 p.m.), Mr. Wolf-Dieter Berkholz (Raum I-256, Thursday, 4-6 p.m.).

Forschungsveranstaltungen

• Forschungskolloquium Vulnerability (77781)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Grote, Hübler, Menkhoff, Sibbertsen, Strulik, Wagener, Waibel
  Inhalt:	Researchers present their recent work on the empirical dimensions and theoretical aspects of, and possible policy responses to, economic vulnerability.

Nebenfachstudium

• Seminar Entwicklungsökonomie (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 30 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:	Vorbesprechung am 1. April 2009. Blockveranstaltung vom 8.-10.5.2009 in St. Andreasberg.

• Econometrics for Graduate Students (76443)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 14:15 - 15:45 in III-115	Grote, Jena, Röttgers
  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 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.

• International Agricultural Policy (76461)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 10:00 - 11:30 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; 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:	Henrichsmeyer, W. and H.P. Witzke (1994) Agrarpolitik. Band II, Stuttgart. Lutz, E., (1998) Agriculture and the Environment. Washington, D.C. 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. Further literature will be provided.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.

• Economics of Development and Environment (76462)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 12:30 - 14:00 in VII-201	Waibel
  Inhalt:	Causes of Underdevelopment, Definition of developing countries, Economic Growth and Development, Poverty, Hunger, Famines; Strategies of Economic Development, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Environment and Development Theoretical concepts of environmental economics: public goods and market failure, public sector solutions to externalities (Pigou), private solution to externalities (Coase), global commons policy in practice: Kyoto Protocol.
  Literatur:	Hemmer, H.-R. (1998) Wirtschaftsprobleme der Entwicklungsländer, München. Meier, G. M. and J. E. Rauch (2000) Leading Issues in Economic Development, Seventh Edition, New York. Selected Articles from: Journal of Development Economics, World Development, The Economic Journal. Stiglitz, J. E. (2000) Economics of the public sector, 3. Auflage New York. Stiglitz, J. E. (2000) Finanzwirtschaft, 2. Auflage München. Siebert, H. (2004) Economics of the Environment, 6. Auflage Berlin. Zimmermann, H. und B. Hansjürgen (1994) Prinzipien der Umweltökonomie in ökonomischer Sicht. Bonn. Baumol, W. J. und W. E. Oates (1998) The theory of the environmental policy, 2. Auflage Cambridge.
  Bemerkungen:	Für Studierende der Gartenbauwissenschaften tritt diese Veranstaltung an die Stelle der bisherigen Veranstaltung »Umweltökononomie«. Sie kann als ökonomisches Wahlfach eingebracht werden. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 8. April 2009.

• 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 and Diploma Students.
  Bemerkungen:	Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 7. April 2009.

• Seminar International Doctoral Studies (76464)

  	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. Die Veranstaltung beginnt am 7. April 2009.

• International Competitiveness (76465)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	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. (1990) The Competitive Advantage of Nations, New York. 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.
  Bemerkungen:	In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer. Prüfungsleistung: Mündliche Prüfung.

• Theory and Concepts for Natural Resource Management (76474)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 10:00 - 11:30 in III-115	Faße, Grote, Winter
  Inhalt:	The lecture will have four main blocks: 1. Theory of Sustainability and Externalities 2. Methods to quantify externalities (environmental accounting, cost benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, value chain analysis). 3. Policy implementation and instruments (new institutional economics, taxes, subsidies, standards). 4. Selected case studies of natural resource management (resource conflicts in Namibia , and the issue of Bioenergy and food security in Tanzania ).
  Literatur:	Stavins R. N., 2005. Economics of the Environment, Selected Readings Fifth Edition Harvard University. Pearce D., Atkinson G., Mourato S.2006, Cost-benefit Analysis and the Environment, OECD Publication. Josling, T, D. Roberts, D. Orden 2004. Food Regulation and Trade, Washington D.C. Harriss, J. J. Hunter, C.M. Lewis 1995. The New Institutional Economics and Third World Development, Routledge, London and New York. A list of references with selected articles will be distributed.
  Bemerkungen:	This lecture is also scheduled for international MSc horticultural students (it will substitute Marketing II for Graduate Students). The course will be held in English, however, for the exam students are free to choose the language - English or German. In der ersten Vorlesungswoche (KW 14) entfällt die Veranstaltung wegen der Vorstellung der Vertiefungsfächer.