Teaching at the Institute of Economic Policy

Kompetenzbereich Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung

• Wiederholungstutorium zu Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung (270073)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Fr. 14:30 - 16:00 | VII-002	Trunzer
  Inhalt:	Wiederholung der Vorlesungsinhalte der Veranstaltung Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung zur Vorbereitung auf die Wiederholungsklausur. Die Wiederholung erfolgt anhand von Übungsaufgaben.
  Bemerkungen:	Das Tutorium findet während der KW 16 bis 18 statt.

Kompetenzbereich Volkswirtschaftslehre

• Theoriegeschichte (272024)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 11:00 - 12:30 | I-301	Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Zielsetzung der Vorlesung: Überblick über die Entstehung und Entwicklung des ökonomischen Denkens und ihrer wesentlichen Theorien Vermittlung des Zusammenhangs von ökonomischem Denken und dem sozialen und politischen Kontext der verschiedenen Epochen Vorstellung herausragender Ökonomen mit Berücksichtigung von Leben, Werk und Wirkung, um die Pluralität ökonomischen Denkens und ihre Entwicklung zu verdeutlichen
  Literatur:	Issing, O. (Hrsg.): Geschichte der Nationalökonomie, 4. Auflage, Verlag Vahlen, 2002. Kurz, H. (Hrsg.): Klassiker des ökonomischen Denkens, Band 1 von Adam Smith bis Alfred Marshall, Becksche Reihe, 2008. Kurz, H. (Hrsg.): Klassiker des ökonomischen Denkens, Band 2 von Vilfredo Pareto bis Amartya Sen, Becksche Reihe, 2009.

• Seminar in Innovationsökonomik (272047)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Römer, Schröder
  Inhalt:	Wir diskutieren verhaltensökonomische Themen rund um Innovation. Details können dem Seminarsteckbrief entnommen werden.
  Bemerkungen:	Prüferin: Prof. Dr. Schröder

• Behavioral Economics (272054)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mo. 09:15 - 10:45 | I-401	Schröder
  Inhalt:	Topics discussed in the course include: basic concepts of behavioral theory other-regarding preferences risk and time preferences ethical behavior nudging
  Literatur:	A list of relevant literature will be published during the semester.

• Exercise Behavioral Economics (272055)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 11:00 - 12:30 | I-301	Stoczek
  Inhalt:	The exercise will repeat important topics from the lecture.

• Seminar in Economic Policy: Data Processing and Analysis (272073)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Fr. 12:45 - 14:15 | I-233	Püttmann, Trunzer
  Bemerkungen:	Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Thomsen

Kompetenzbereiche Betriebs- und Volkswirtschaftslehre

• Seminar Praxis der wissenschaftlichen Unternehmensberatung (273007)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung (Gruppe 1)	Gulden, Rupieper, Thomsen
  	Blockveranstaltung (Gruppe 2)	Gulden, Rupieper, Thomsen
  	Blockveranstaltung (Gruppe 3)	Gulden, Rupieper, Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Das Seminar findet in Kooperation mit der Rossmann GmbH statt und dient der kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit gegenwärtigen Herausforderungen im (Handels-)Unternehmen. Details werden im Seminarsteckbrief bekanntgegeben.
  Bemerkungen:	Das Seminar findet als Blockveranstaltung statt. Einzelheiten zu den Themen und Anmeldemodalitäten werden auf der Institutshomepage bekanntgegeben. Die Auftaktveranstaltung erfolgt in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit. Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Thomsen

Kompetenzbereich (Area) Economic Policy and Theory

• Foundations of Economic Policy (372001)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Fr. 09:15 - 10:45 | I-301	Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Abschnitt 0: Einstieg Abschnitt 1: Vorbemerkungen und Einleitung Abschnitt 2: Rahmenbedingungen der Wirtschaftspolitik Abschnitt 3: Wohlfahrtstheoretische Grundlagen Abschnitt 4: Kollektive Entscheidungen Abschnitt 5: Marktversagen und Gefangenendilemma Abschnitt 6: Die Bedeutung des Marktes und Markteingriffe Abschnitt 7: Aktuelles Wahlthema
  Literatur:	Grundlagenliteratur: Folien zur Vorlesung Weimann, J.: Wirtschaftspolitik, Allokation und kollektive Entscheidung, 5. Auflage, Springer Verlag, 2009 (auch 4. Auflage möglich, verfügbar bei Springer-Online) Kugler, Franziska, Guido Schwerdt und Ludger Wößmann. 2014. “Ökonometrische Methoden zur Evaluierung kausaler Effekte der Wirtschaftspolitik.” Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik 15 (2): 105–32. Weitere Literatur zu den Kapiteln wird in der Vorlesung bekanntgegeben.

• Exercise: Foundations of Economic Policy (372016)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 14:30 - 16:00 | I-301	Meier

• Incentives to Innovate (372017)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mo. 11:00 - 12:30 | I-401	Schröder
  Inhalt:	The course covers models on the effect of incentives in the innovation process. Among others, different principal agent models incorporating particularities arising when implementing incentives within the innovation process are discussed. For example, we discuss principal agent models that involve intrinsic motivation, allocation of property rights, multi-tasking, and teamwork. The course is based on formal models and empirical evidence.

• Exercise Incentives to Innovate (372018)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 09:15 - 10:45 | I-301	Piehl

• Bachelor- und Masterkolloquium in Angewandte Wirtschaftspolitik (372020)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Die Betreuung erfolgt themenbezogen auf individueller Basis.

• Doktorandenseminar Wirtschaftspolitik (372026)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 09:15 - 10:45 | I-332	Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Within the doctoral seminar on economic policy, current and prospective doctoral students present their own research project on a (preferably) economic policy issue (e.g. unemployment, education, migration, innovation promotion, etc.) and discuss it with the other seminar participants. The focus is on quantitative-empirical work. Information for prospective doctoral students (master students): Prospective doctoral students work on an independent research question using scientific methods and present the results. Close supervision of the research progress by the supervisors is an essential part of the seminar. The seminar is an excellent preparation for a later research and academic career (doctoral studies). Prospective doctoral students are expected to have good to very good knowledge of empirical research and quantitative, econometric methods. Data access can be provided by the Institute of Economic Policy (e.g. data from statistical offices, Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) etc.). Prospective doctoral students write a term paper of about 10-15 pages plus appendices, explanations, codes. They have compulsory attendance at meetings and present their work.
  Bemerkungen:	The seminar takes place weekly during the semester. Depending on the number of registered students, the rhythm of the seminar may be irregular.

Kompetenzbereich (Area) Finance, Banking & Insurance

• Experimental Methods I: Theory (374055)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 12:45 - 14:15 | I-332	Blaufus, Schneider, Schröder
  Inhalt:	Students will learn how to conduct an experiment and what is necessary to take into account for designing good experiments. They will also get an introduction to mixed methods (experimental and empricial) and how to analyse experimental data. Examples will mainly stem from economic experiments, insurance experiments or finance experiments. In the Tutorial many practical aspects are addressed in more detail which will help to run the own experiment.
  Bemerkungen:	Leistungsnachweis: Präsentation und mündliche Prüfung

Mehrere Kompetenzbereiche (Areas)

• Seminar Ethics and Economics (379046)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Reichert, Schröder
  Inhalt:	We will discuss recent empirical literature in relation to ethical challenges in economic transactions and behavior.
  Literatur:	A list of relevant literature will be available on our webpage.

• Ringvorlesung Financial Markets and the Global Challenges (379059)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Di. 16:15 - 17:45 | I-342	Blaufus, Dräger, Gassebner, Gnutzmann-Mkrtchyan, Prokopczuk, Schneider, Schöndube, Schröder, Sibbertsen, Todtenhaupt
  Inhalt:	Financial markets are the backbone of the economy. The world is facing many challenges such as climate change, crime and international conflicts, ageing societies or economic disruptions. In this lecture series, faculty members of the School of Economics and Management will discuss how financial markets are related and/or might provide means to tackle these challenges. After attending the lecture series, students can pick one specific topic and write a term paper (Hausarbeit) supervised by the corresponding faculty member.

• Advances in Distribution Theory (379060)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Hoover
  Inhalt:	The students deepen their knowledge of basic statistics. The students intensify their knowledge of the topic “Income Distribution” and learn new knowledge about theories related to the topic-specific contents of the course (Income Inequality, Income Measurement Theory, Income Redistribution and Public Policy). Review of Statistical Methods and Foundations Modeling Income Density Functions: Fitted Distributions, Log-Normal Distribution Goodness of Fit Measures: Mean Absolute Deviation, Mean Squared Error, Chi-squared, K-S Statistic Alternative Income Density Models: Log-Logistic Model, Singh-Maddala Model, Dagum Model, Champernowne 5-parameter Model Summary Measures for Distributions: Mean, Median, Mode Income Inequality: Gini, Coefficient of Variation, Theil Measure, Atkinson Measure, Discrete Measures Redistribution of Income Welfare Programs and Reform: Policy Feedback, Equivalence Scales
  Literatur:	Campano, F., and Salvatore, D. (2006). Income Distribution, 1st edition, Oxford University Press.
  Bemerkungen:	The course will be given by international guest lecturer Gary A. Hoover in May and June. The exact dates will be announced in time in Stud.IP. Leistungsnachweis, nur für Promotionsstudierende: fachspezifische Prüfungsform (wird in der Veranstaltung bekannt gegeben)

1. Bereich: Fachliche Kompetenzen

• Experimental Methods I: Theory (571002)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Do. 12:45 - 14:15 | I-332	Blaufus, Schneider, Schröder
  Inhalt:	Students will learn how to conduct an experiment and what is necessary to take into account for designing good experiments. They will also get an introduction to mixed methods (experimental and empricial) and how to analyse experimental data. Examples will mainly stem from economic experiments, insurance experiments or finance experiments. In the Tutorial many practical aspects are addressed in more detail which will help to run the own experiment.
  Bemerkungen:	Leistungsnachweis: Präsentation und mündliche Prüfung

• Advances in Distribution Theory (379060)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Hoover
  Inhalt:	The students deepen their knowledge of basic statistics. The students intensify their knowledge of the topic “Income Distribution” and learn new knowledge about theories related to the topic-specific contents of the course (Income Inequality, Income Measurement Theory, Income Redistribution and Public Policy). Review of Statistical Methods and Foundations Modeling Income Density Functions: Fitted Distributions, Log-Normal Distribution Goodness of Fit Measures: Mean Absolute Deviation, Mean Squared Error, Chi-squared, K-S Statistic Alternative Income Density Models: Log-Logistic Model, Singh-Maddala Model, Dagum Model, Champernowne 5-parameter Model Summary Measures for Distributions: Mean, Median, Mode Income Inequality: Gini, Coefficient of Variation, Theil Measure, Atkinson Measure, Discrete Measures Redistribution of Income Welfare Programs and Reform: Policy Feedback, Equivalence Scales
  Literatur:	Campano, F., and Salvatore, D. (2006). Income Distribution, 1st edition, Oxford University Press.
  Bemerkungen:	The course will be given by international guest lecturer Gary A. Hoover in May and June. The exact dates will be announced in time in Stud.IP. Leistungsnachweis, nur für Promotionsstudierende: fachspezifische Prüfungsform (wird in der Veranstaltung bekannt gegeben)

2. Bereich: Interdisziplinarität und Schlüsselkompetenzen

• Publishing in Academic Journals (573101)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Blockveranstaltung	Foege, Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Dieser Kurs verschafft Teilnehmenden eine Übersicht über (1) das Publizieren in Fachzeitschriften, (2) die Struktur solcher Fachartikel, (3) dem Review-Prozess inklusive des Lesens und Verstehens eines Decision Letters eines Editors und (4) dem Verfassen eines Response Letters auf ein solches Schreiben. Zudem erarbeiten die Promovenden ein Antwortschreiben auf ein Entscheidungsschreiben eines Editors einer Fachzeitschrift.
  Literatur:	Wright, M., Ketchen Jr, D. J., & Clark, T. (Eds.). (2020). How to get published in the best management journals. Edward Elgar Publishing. Paltridge, B., & Starfield, S. (2016). Getting published in academic journals: Navigating the publication process. University of Michigan Press.
  Bemerkungen:	Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Foege Leistungsnachweis: Präsentation

3. Bereich: Wissenschaftliche Kompetenzen

• Doktorandenseminar Wirtschaftspolitik (574003)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 09:15 - 10:45 | I-332	Thomsen
  Inhalt:	Within the doctoral seminar on economic policy, current and prospective doctoral students present their own research project on a (preferably) economic policy issue (e.g. unemployment, education, migration, innovation promotion, etc.) and discuss it with the other seminar participants. The focus is on quantitative-empirical work. Information for prospective doctoral students (master students): Prospective doctoral students work on an independent research question using scientific methods and present the results. Close supervision of the research progress by the supervisors is an essential part of the seminar. The seminar is an excellent preparation for a later research and academic career (doctoral studies). Prospective doctoral students are expected to have good to very good knowledge of empirical research and quantitative, econometric methods. Data access can be provided by the Institute of Economic Policy (e.g. data from statistical offices, Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) etc.). Prospective doctoral students write a term paper of about 10-15 pages plus appendices, explanations, codes. They have compulsory attendance at meetings and present their work.
  Bemerkungen:	The seminar takes place weekly during the semester. Depending on the number of registered students, the rhythm of the seminar may be irregular.

• Research Seminar Financial Markets and the Global Challenges (77782)

  	Termine:	Lehrpersonen:
  	Mi. 11:00 - 12:30 | I-442	Blaufus, Dierkes, Dräger, Gassebner, Gnutzmann-Mkrtchyan, Prokopczuk, Schneider, Schöndube, Schröder, Sibbertsen, Todtenhaupt
  Inhalt:	External guests present their latest research