Introduction to Economic Growth
(as of 17.03.2022)
| Synopsis |
Why are some countries rich and some countries poor? Exploring modern theories of economic growth and their empirical applications, this course provides fundamental insights on the determinants of long-run economic growth and cross-country differences in income levels and dynamics. |
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Teaching format |
Lectures (L) and Tutorials (T), delivered virtually. |
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| Instructor |
Prof. Dr. Alexander Kemnitz Olga Tcaci, M.Sc. |
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| Detailed Contents and Schedule |
see Syllabus |
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| Modules and Exams |
BA-WW-VWL-2707a, D-WW-WIWI-2707a: written exam, duration 90 minutes; offered in summer semester 2022 and alternatively in the following winter semester 2022/23 (planned, pending on security regulations). |
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| Resources |
The lecture will be offered exclusively in electronic format via OPAL. Access requires login to OPAL via your TU Dresden account and registration on the course site. The tutorial will be held in presence in SCH A118/H from 11:10 to 12:40 on the following dates: April 04th, April 11th, April 25th, May 09th, May 23th, June 13th, June 27th, July 11th. The following textbooks, all available at DrePunct, provide good introductions to the topic: R. J. Barro & X. Sala-i-Martin (2004): Economic Growth, 2nd Edition, MIT Press C. I. Jones & D. Vollrath (2013): Introduction to Economic Growth, 3rd Edition, Norton D. Weil (2013): Economic Growth, 3rd Edition, Pearson |
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