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Root number
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478336 |
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Semester
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HS2023 |
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Type of course
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Seminar |
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Allocation to subject
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Economics |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
| Title |
Seminar: Comparative Economic Development |
| Description |
Notes: Teaching will be in English. This Syllabus, in particular specific choice of literature per topic, may be subject to change and updates. First ideas of research proposals are pitched as a short presentation in a final session.
Content:
The seminar examines the historical origins of the huge differences in economic and social development of countries today. Participants discuss both seminal contributions and recent research in the field. Students are introduced to the historical background and facts, as well as to state of the art econometric techniques and methods used to analyze current and historical data empirically. And assignment using GIS software and R will help to introduce students to the necessary skills for working with geographical data that is often crucial for historical work.
This course uses a historical and comparative political economy approach to understand the evolution and development of societies. We will study and discuss different mechanisms and channels through which history matters. Particular attention will be paid to the role of institutions, geography, culture, technology and war in shaping development. After completing the course, students will be able to understand and evaluate complex research papers, and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of different empirical approaches for causal identification. They will also develop and discuss their own research idea and discuss it with peers as well as present it in class.
lecture: Wednesday, 10.15-12.00h, A017, UniS
Introduction to R, Wyss Center, 21.09.2023, 14.15-16.00 hrs, Raum Forum 1. Stock, Kochergasse 4, 3011 Bern
12 slots available, please register in KSL, first come first served (open from 15.07. - 03.09.2023)
Presentation: 20.12.2023, 10.15-12.00 h,A017, UniS (please register in KSL)
submission takehome by 07.11.2023, 23.59h latest. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Kai Sebastian Gehring, Teaching Staff, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences ✉
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ECTS
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6 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Wednesday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
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Thursday 21/9/2023 14:15-16:00
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Tuesday 7/11/2023 00:15-23:55
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| Rooms |
Seminarraum A 017, UniS
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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