Syllabus

Title
1375 Economic History
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Markus Lampe
Contact details
geschichte@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
10/18/17 to 10/25/17
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in winter semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Economic and Social History
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 11/02/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.374
Thursday 11/09/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.374
Thursday 11/16/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.326
Thursday 11/23/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.374
Thursday 11/30/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.374
Thursday 12/07/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.038
Thursday 12/14/17 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM D2.0.374

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Contents
Where do the origins of our current economic order lie? Out of which pre-capitalist roots has the current order evolved? What obstacles had to be overcome in order for the breakthrough to sustained economic growth to be achieved? How did the ‘West’ pull away from the ‘rest’ in terms of economic development? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed in this course. In answering these questions, we will explore the concept of economic growth and development, the institutional basis of modern economic growth in Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as analyzing the various stages of economic growth. The course topics will be divided into 7 different sections as described below.
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Learning outcomes
Students of the ‘Management’ master program should by the end of the course have a deep understanding of the current economic order as the result of a long-term process of transformation arising out of a particular historical context. The globalized economy of the 21st century did not simply appear out of the blue but rather evolved out of certain historical path dependencies that require a better comprehension and analysis if we are to better understand the present and even the future.
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Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture followed by interactive discussion of the relevant material and assigned texts

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Assessment
  1. Discussion and Participation: 20%
  2. Midterm exam: 40%
  3. Final Exam: 40%
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Successful completion of ‘Einführung in das Management’ (Introduction to Management)

Mandatory attendance

  • Continuous assessment courses (PI) have an obligation to attend.

  • If there is an important reason to be absent, a maximum of 25% of the total duration of the course can be compensated by additional work. For cumulative absences of more than 25%, the course must be repeated. A confirmation (eg. a medical certificate) must be provided for the absence.

    According to the examination regulations of the WU, important reasons are those which are outside the disposition of the student (illness, accident, death of a close relative). Professional obligations are not considered as an important reason within the meaning of the examination regulations, because they are in the disposition of the students.


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Availability of lecturer(s)

Institute for Economic and Social History
E-Mail:
geschichte@wu.ac.at
Markus Lampe

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1

Overview: economic growth and institutions
2

Feudalism, agricultural societies, demographics
3

Trade and Finances
4

Industrialization and industrial revolution
5

Great divergence
6

Nation-states, colonialism, globalization
7

Capitalism and the history of economic thought
Last edited: 2017-08-16



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