Seminar: Market Dynamics and Industrial Evolution
Course code
ECON414
Course type
BSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,0
ECTS
6.0
Term
FS 2019
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Christina Günther
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Course content
The seminar approaches the topic of market dynamics and industry evolution from different perspectives. On the one hand, the evolutionary concept of industry life cycles and its different versions will be considered. On the other hand, regional dynamics, such as agglomeration effects, and regional innovation networks will be discussed as well as entry and exit dynamics and spin-off processes in the context of the industry evolution. The different dimensions of industry evolution will be assessed from a theoretical perspective and will be supported by the analysis of empirical studies.
In the seminar we will work in groups on a real life case. Moreover an essay will be written by each student. At the end of the seminar the project results will be presented.
In the seminar we will work in groups on a real life case. Moreover an essay will be written by each student. At the end of the seminar the project results will be presented.
Class dates
Date | Time |
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Tuesday, 22.01.2019 | 11:30 - 14:00 |
Friday, 08.03.2019 | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Friday, 08.03.2019 | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Friday, 08.03.2019 | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Friday, 08.03.2019 | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Learning outcomes
Content: Industry life cycle theory and agglomeration economics
Skills: presentation, feedback skills, basics of scientific research & writing
Exam
Seminar thesis, project presentation, discussion
Requirements
Mikroökonomik I und II
Total workload
180