Introduction to Economic Growth
(as of March 27, 2024)
| 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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| Modules and Exams |
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 2024 and alternatively in the following winter semester 2024/25. | |
| 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 08, April 15, April 29, May 13, June 03, June 17, July 01, July 08. 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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