GMLP II is based on

• deepening the understanding of key concepts from GMLP I by applying them to a concrete research question
• two reports to synthesis and review literature
• a joint research project resulting in a research study (4 persons)

After completion of Globalisation and Multi Level Policy II (GMLP II) students

• can write research studies which are excellent and relevant
• are capacitated to mobilize multiple (interdisciplinary) perspectives, concepts and theories for the analysis of contemporary global policy challenges
• can execute a proper empirical research project, linking research question, theories (concepts) and adequate methods

Attendance of 12 sessions is required

The course will deepen the understanding of concepts and theories of multi-level governance, globalisation, democracy, power and space by applying them to concrete research topics:

Group 1: The Governance Crisis of the WTO: Challenges and Future of Global Trade Governance

Group 2: Affordable Housing – Vienna and Beyond (Case of Vienna and other European/International cities)

Group 3: The Governance Challenges of Urban Production (Case of Vienna and other European/International Cities).

Group 4: Foundational Economy in Innerfavoriten

Group 5: Digital Platforms and urban development (Airbnb, Uber, …)

Group 6: Belt and Road Initiative and its impact on Southern Europe

• synthesis report on "Enlarging local space of manoeuvre as an alternative to global governance?" (20 points)
• Mid-term presentation (10 points)
• Final presentation (15 points)
• final seminar paper (55 points)
• bonus activity (10 points)

Successful completion of "Globalisation and Multi-Level Policy I" or equivalent.