Syllabus

Title
5858 Research Seminar
Instructors
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Andreas Novy
Contact details
andreas.novy@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Deutsch
Registration
02/28/17 to 03/15/17
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Methodology and Theory
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse I
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/15/17 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM D3.0.237
Wednesday 03/29/17 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM D4.0.047
Wednesday 05/03/17 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM D4.0.047
Wednesday 05/24/17 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.047
Wednesday 06/07/17 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.047
Wednesday 06/21/17 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM D4.0.047

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Contents
This reading course reflects on the importance of Friedrich A. Hayek for research in the field of socioeconomics and politico-economic development. Reading will focus on "The Constitution of Liberty" and other texts from Hayek and scholars who deepened Hayek´s approach.
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Learning outcomes

After finishing the course, students will be able to

* understand the importance of history and institutions for socioeconomic development,

* better understand the role of liberalism in political and economic history of the 19th and 20th century,

* better understand the importance of Hayek for contemporary policy making and the constitution of the European Unioni,

* apply Hayek´s theories, concepts and historical interpretation to problems of socioeconomic and socioecological development.

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Teaching/learning method(s)
This reading course will be based on texts from and about Friedrich A. Hayek, esp. "The Constitution of Liberty".
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Assessment

* written presentation and comments on chapters (50%)

* participation in class (20%)

* individual seminar paper (30%)

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
none
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Readings
1 Author: Friedrich A. Hayek: The Constitution of Liberty
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Year: 1978
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
2 Author: F. A. Hayek
Title: The Road to Serfdom

Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2001
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
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Availability of lecturer(s)
Tuesday, 11.00-12.00 or via andreas.novy@wu.ac.at 
Last edited: 2017-03-15



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