Syllabus

Title
1063 Regional Economics II
Instructors
Assoz.Prof PD Stefanie Peer, Ph.D.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/02/20 to 10/04/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 10/21/20 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM TC.2.03
Wednesday 10/28/20 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 11/04/20 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum S
Wednesday 11/18/20 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Virtueller PC-Raum M
Monday 11/30/20 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 12/02/20 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM Online-Einheit
Procedure for the course when limited activity on campus

The first course unit and the two computer tutorials will take place on campus (if possible), the remaining units will be online. 

Contents

This course focuses on methods and applications in the field of regional and transport economics. Among others, the following topics and questions are addressed:

  • Empirical methods in regional and transport economics (among others, regression analysis and discrete decision models)
  • Calculation of inputs for evaluation procedures (e.g.: how valuable is a 10min reduction in travel time?)
  • Application of the methods to current topics: financing of public transport, parking management, sustainable mobility, commuting, autonomous cars, car & ride sharing, e-mobility, etc.

 

 

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with empirical methods and applications of regional and transport economics. Therefore, the focus is on an interactive course design with various exercises, group and individual work.

Attendance requirements

In the event of more than two absences - for whatever reason - no assessment is made.

Teaching/learning method(s)

 

  • Interactive
  • Analysis of a scientific paper
  • Link between empirical applications and theory 
  • Group project: elaboration of a current topic with subsequent presentation 
  • Essay: analysis of two media reports with diverging conclusions

 

 

 

Assessment
  • Group project including presentation (40%)
  • Learning Logs (20%)
  • Essay (20%)
  • Active participation (20%)

 

 

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Attendance in the 1st course unit is obligatory. Simultaneous attendance of Regional Economics 1 recommended.

Availability of lecturer(s)

Institute für Multilevel Governance and Development

E-Mail: stefanie.peer@wu.ac.at

Other

It is recommended to visit Regional Economics 1 and Regional Economics 2 at the same time in the winter semester 2020/21. In the summer semester 2021 both courses will be offered in German.

 

Last edited: 2020-10-12



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