Introduction to Economic Growth
(as of March 28, 2023)
| 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 and tutorials |
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| Instructors |
Prof. Dr. Alexander Kemnitz Olga Tcaci, M.Sc. |
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| Detailed Contents and Schedule |
see Syllabus |
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Programmes of Faculty of Business and Economics: BA-WW-VWL-2707a, D-WW-WIWI-2707a Bachelor / Master International Relations: BA-IB-ECG / MA-IB-ECG Other programmes: according to export and/or learning agreements |
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| Assessment | BA-WW-VWL-2707a, D-WW-WIWI-2707a, BA-IB-ECG: written exam, duration 90 minutes; offered in summer semester 2023 and alternatively in the following winter semester 2023/24. | |
| Resources |
The lecture will be offered exclusively in electronic format via the OPAL-site. 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 03rd, April 17th, April 24th, May 08th, May 15th, June 12th, June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th. 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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