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| Nicola Jentzsch,
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Sose 2003 |
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Introduction
to U.S. Economic Policy
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Wed. 12.00 -14.00 h
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R. 201
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Begin:
23.4.2003
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Course
is taught in German, but most of the material is in English.
This course is an introduction to economic policy and the political
economy of the U.S. We discuss the role of the government in the economy,
as well as specific fields of the U.S. economy. Some of the questions
posed in this course are: How did the U.S. manage to gain a budget surplus
in the late 1990s? Why is the unemployment rate in the U.S. lower than in
Europe? Was there are „New Economy" and which economic
repercussions followed from the 1987 and 2001 crashs? We also discuss the
social security system and compare it to Germany & Europe. Students
will learn the basics about U.S. economic policy.
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1.
Requirements:
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The
course is for graduate sudents (Dept. of Economics) as well as undergraduates
(JFKI). Students are strongly encouraged to visit introductory
courses in economics first. Course requirements are presentation and exam
at the end of the semester. Presentations should be scheduled before the
start of the semester. A list of topics you find here: Sekretariat, Abt.
Wirtschaft aus (R 232, Fr. Spannagel, Tel. 8385 36 03).
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2.
Seminar
Plan
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3.
Literature
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4.
Basics of
Scientific Methodology
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5. Frequently
Asked Questions zu Seminar, Scheinen, Studium: FAQ
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6.
Grades: here
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