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SoSe 26: Bachelor's Programmes

Bachelor's programme in Economics (as of winter semester 2018/19)

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  • Einführung in die Ökonometrie (Introduction to Econometrics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn to quantify and verify economic behavioral equations using statistical methods and observational data. They learn to describe and apply the basic methods of regression analysis including testing parameters. Through a trained understanding of econometric models, they can also identify the effects of deviating or violating models on estimates and regression parameter tests and develop appropriate strategic solutions. By including a practical computational exercise, students learn to perform regression analyses by themselves and interpret the results appropriately. Another important objective is to use student diversity as a resource and make a conscious effort to include it in the students’ daily life.

    course content:
     Fundamental methods of econometrics, for example: The classical linear regression model, parameter estimation with the least squares method, confidence ranges and parameter tests, modeling structural breaks and season, heteroscedasticity, and autocorrelation of residuals.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121201 Lecture
      Introduction to Econometrics (V) (Dieter Nautz)
      Schedule: Mo 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-13)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10121226 Methods Tutorial
      Introduction to Econometrics (Ü1) (Michael Tran Xuan)
      Schedule: Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-16)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10121202 Practice seminar
      Introduction to Econometrics (Ü2) (N.N.)
      Schedule: Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-16)
      Location: Do K 006a PC Pool 1 (Garystr. 21), Do K 006b PC-Pool 2 (Garystr. 21)

  • Einführung in die Mikroökonometrie (Introduction to Microeconometrics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students expand their knowledge of basic econometrics to include important questions and approaches in applied microeconometrics. This includes learning about which methods to use to analyze consumer and producer behavior in product and factor markets. Students learn about the most significant microeconometric models and gain practical knowledge about how to perform empirical studies themselves. They learn to use statistics software to work on topics with empirical data. Furthermore, students learn to apply modern microeconometric methods to practical problems and are able to conduct empirical analyses independently.

    course content:
     Panel data models, discrete choice models, limited-dependent variable models.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Sampling Methods

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain an introduction into the field of survey statistics and learn the basic methods of sampling theory. They also learn about the most important sampling techniques and how to use them. In addition, they use example cases to learn how to deal with nonreponse and how to use calibration methods. In the tutorial section, students learn how statistics software can be used to draw samples, for example, from the Campus-Files from the Federal Statistical Office. They also learn the relevant methods and are thus able to assess critically the practical implementations of sampling procedures. Moreover, they learn to explain and evaluate survey data generated through polling. The module takes into consideration gender and diversity to establish conditions that make it possible for all students to participate.

    course content:
     Population and sampling probabilities, Simple random sampling, Stratified sampling, Cluster sampling, Two-stage (multi-stage) sampling, Selection schemes with unequal probabilities, Regression estimation

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10122001 Lecture
      Machine Learning (Philipp Bach)
      Schedule: Mi 14:00-17:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-22)
      Location: Hs 103 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10122026 Methods Tutorial
      Machine Learning (Philipp Bach)
      Schedule: Mi 17:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-22)
      Location: Hs 103 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Quantitative Methoden (Quantitative Methods)

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    learning objectives:
     Students are advised to complete one of the following modules prior to taking this one: “Introduction to Econometrics,” “Statistical Modeling,” or “Introduction to Microeconometrics.” Students in this seminar are prepared to complete their own independent academic research through work on a current issue in the field of quantitative methods. They master techniques used to study source material and research literature effectively. They learn different citation styles and gain an overview of methodological demands in the specific field of economics as they pertain to academic research. Students develop their own research paper on a certain issue and present it in the seminar. These tasks help them develop their ability to present academic material and to participate in the discourse on economic issues.

    course content:
     Current research questions in the field of quantitative methods.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    irregular

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    • 10102401 Lecture
      Applied Statistical Methods (Ulrich Schneider)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-14)
      Location: K 005 Seminarraum UG (Garystr. 21)
    • 10102410 Proseminar
      Applied Statistical Methods (Ulrich Schneider)
      Schedule: Di 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-14)
      Location: K 005 Seminarraum UG (Garystr. 21)

  • Applied Time-Series Econometrics

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    learning objectives:
     Students are advised to take “Introduction to Econometrics” before starting this module. Students in this seminar are prepared to complete their own independent academic research through work on a current issue in the field of applied time series econometrics. They master techniques used to study source material and research literature effectively. They learn different citation styles and gain an overview of methodological demands in the specific field of economics as they pertain to academic research. Students develop their own research paper on a certain issue and present it in the seminar. These tasks help them develop their ability to present academic material and to participate in the discourse on economic issues.

    course content:
     Current research questions in the field of applied time series econometrics, building on content from the “Introduction to Time Series Analysis” module.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Finanzwissenschaftliche Steuerlehre (Economics of Taxation)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain a basic understanding of the economics of taxation. They learn how to interpret and apply theoretical analyses of the impact of taxes on economic behavior. In addition, they learn to evaluate changes in behavior from a normative perspective. They develop their ability to articulate the extent to which alternative taxation concepts influence the welfare costs of taxation.

    course content:
     Basic concepts of taxation and tax theory; overview of tax types and scope of taxation in Germany; tax effects; welfare analysis.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121101 Lecture
      Economics of Taxation (V) (Tim Lohse)
      Schedule: Mi 08:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-15)
      Location: HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10121126 Methods Tutorial
      Economics of Taxation (Ü) (Cara Nadler)
      Schedule: Mo 12:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-13)
      Location: HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Comparative Economic Systems

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn the normative principles of comparative economics and economic systems. They gain a basic understanding of the role of private property and markets through comparisons with other non-capitalist economic systems. They also learn how to apply relevant concepts from welfare theory and other theoretical instruments and use them as interpretive tools. With the knowledge they gain, participants can assess and evaluate broad questions regarding the systems.

    course content:
     Critique of capitalism; normative principles for evaluating economic systems; general community property; planned economy; self-governance; market socialism; socialist market economy; stock market socialism; basic income.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10122201 Lecture
      Comparative Economic Systems (V) (Giacomo Corneo)
      Schedule: Di 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-14)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10122224 Methodenkurs
      Comparative Economic Systems (Ü) (Koray Kasirka)
      Schedule: Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-16)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Financial Crises and Monetary Systems

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain deeper knowledge about current issues and fundamental questions in economic research. They learn to recognize and debate implications as well as to develop and defend their own positions. Through steady participation, they gain both factual and conceptual knowledge that they can understand, apply, analyze, and assess. Students will encounter multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts through interactive discussions, which lead to the reorganization into or merger with new, coherent competencies.

    course content:
     International experts on economics, politics, and research will present different perspectives on the broader topic of money and financial crises: historical reflections, current views, and hypotheses for the future. Interactions, group discussions, and independent work combine to produce heterogeneous perspectives and interrelations as well as new approaches.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Privatrecht (Private Law)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn the basic structure of civil property rights, i.e. property rights and their content, what they protect, and how they are acquired, as well as rights to third-party services (contract). They also become familiar with the normative justification of property rights as an order of equal freedom. They learn to solve cases based on legal texts.

    course content:
     Role of private law in the legal system; rights to third-party services: Content of the law, cancellation and damages in the event of default (including warranty law), principles of contract acquisition; presentation of the most important types of contracts; rights to property: Content of the law, compensation in cases of culpable damage, principles of property acquisition; retention of title and collateral security; unjust enrichment claims; glimpse at company law and intellectual property rights.

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every summer semester

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    • 10120801 Lecture
      Private Law (V) (Florian Rödl)
      Schedule: Mi 09:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-15)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10120802 Practice seminar
      Private Law (Ü) (Judith Elisabeth Hantel)
      Schedule: Do 14:00-16:00, Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-06-25)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Spieltheorie (Game Theory)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain an understanding of strategic thinking in situations involving interactions where multiple individuals have to make interdependent decisions. They learn to describe and solve problems in these types of situations using the methods of game theory. Students also learn how to apply game theory methods to cases of strategic interactions in markets and organizations.

    course content:
     Decision theory under uncertainty, strategic form games, extensive form games, extensions of the Nash equilibrium, games with imperfect information.

    language of instruction:
     German/English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121401 Lecture
      Game Theory (V) (Andreas Asseyer)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-15)
      Location: Hs 106 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10121426 Methods Tutorial
      Game Theory (Ü) (Andreas Asseyer)
      Schedule: Mi 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-15)
      Location: Hs 106 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Volkswirtschaftstheorie (Theoretical Economics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students in this seminar are prepared to complete their own independent academic research through work on a current issue in economic theory. They master techniques used to study source material and research literature effectively. They learn different citation styles and gain an overview of methodological demands in the specific field of economics as they pertain to academic research. Students develop their own research paper on a certain issue and present it in the seminar. These tasks help them develop their ability to present academic material and to participate in the discourse on economic issues.

    course content:
     Current research topics in economic theory.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10123101 Lecture
      Theoretical Economics (V) (Peter Mohr)
      Schedule: Mo 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-13)
      Location: Hs 108a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10123110 Proseminar
      Theoretical Economics (S) (Lennart Jarmolinski)
      Schedule: Do 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-16)
      Location: Hs 108a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Monetäre Außenwirtschaft (International Monetary Economics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain methodological and analytical skills in the field of international monetary economics. They learn about the effects and determinants of exchange rate movements and international monetary flows and how to describe them based on theoretical models. Students learn to describe monetary flows and models of international monetary economics. They learn to use this knowledge to deal with macroeconomic problems and questions in an open economy.

    course content:
     Review and enrichment of basic principles (balance of payments, currency systems, exchange rates); central models of international monetary economics; financial market models: portfolio models.

    language of instruction:
     German/English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Makroökonomie (Macroeconomics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students build on the knowledge they gained in the introduction to macroeconomics and take their qualifications in the area of macroeconomics to a deeper level. They learn to apply their understanding of theoretical and empirical methods to concrete economic policy issues. A significant additional skill that the students gain is the ability to create theoretical models that take into account important international relationships. Students improve their analytical skills and learn to produce descriptive models that are more realistic as well as explain new interaction effects.

    course content:
     Study of the necessity and effectiveness of state intervention in fiscal and monetary policy for example in order to combat unemployment and inflation; discussion of different assumptions about how private economic subjects form expectations; study of macroeconomic relationships in the open economy; foreign exchange market; determinants of exchange rates.

    language of instruction:
     German/English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10103001 Lecture
      Macroeconomics (V) (Britta Gehrke)
      Schedule: Mi 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-15)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10103026 Methods Tutorial
      Macroeconomics (Ü) (Paul Brems, Jelle Matschinski)
      Schedule: Mo 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-13)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Behavioral Economics

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn to explain models that depict how economic behavior relates to different psychological factors. They also learn how to integrate their knowledge of behavioral economics into the study of organizations and markets. Students gain an understanding of how to investigate economic issues in different areas of application using empirical and experimental methods.

    course content:
     Introduction to behavioral economic approaches, social and reference-dependent preferences, time preferences and self-control problems, selected examples of practical applications.

    language of instruction:
     German/English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10122901 Lecture
      Behavioral Economics (V) (Peter Mohr)
      Schedule: Mo 08:30-10:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-13)
      Location: Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10122910 Proseminar
      Behavioral Economics (S) (Darius Deparade)
      Schedule: Di 08:30-10:00 (Class starts on: 2026-04-14)
      Location: Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht (Commercial Law and Corporate Law)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain an overview of the special rules for merchants stipulated by the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the typical issues involved. Participants learn how to identify and interpret the structures of corporate law. Based on examples, they learn how to prepare solutions for cases involving commercial and corporate law issues and can formulate arguments to defend the solutions.

    course content:
     Fundamentals of commercial and company law, description of the term "merchant", the company, publicity of the commercial register, merchant representation in legal transactions, contract types in the HGB (commercial purchases, commission), partnership law (BGB-Gesellschaft, OHG, KG), norms of the German civil code (BGB) and the HGB, overview of laws governing stock corporations (AG, GmbH).

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Modules w/o courses in this semester

    27 Modules
    • Statistische Modellierung (Statistical Modeling) 0171dB2.2
    • Introduction to Time-Series Analysis 0171dB2.3
    • Quantitative Methods: Selected Topics 0171dB2.8
    • Wohlfahrtsstaat und Globalisierung (The Welfare State and Globalization) 0171dB3.1
    • Finanz- und Wirtschaftspolitik (Fiscal and Economic Policy) 0171dB3.10
    • Fiscal and Economic Policy: Selected Topics 0171dB3.11
    • European Union Policy 0171dB3.2
    • Einführung in die Arbeitsmarkttheorie (Introduction to Labor Market Theory) 0171dB3.3
    • Umweltökonomik (Environmental Economics) 0171dB3.4
    • Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Economic History) 0171dB3.5
    • Wirtschaftspolitik (Economic Policy) 0171dB3.7
    • Öffentliches Recht (Public Law) 0171dB5.2
    • Grundlagen externer Unternehmensrechung (Fundamentals of Financial Accounting) 0170dA1.2
    • Supply and Operations Management (Supply and Operations Management) 0170dA1.7
    • Fundamentals of Employment Relations 0170dA1.9
    • Fundamentals of Innovation Management 0170dB2.3
    • Entscheidungstheorie (Decision Theory) 0170dB7.5
    • Management (Management) 0171dB4.1
    • Special Topics in Theoretical Economics 0171dB1.11
    • Principles and Controversies of Marxist Economic Theory 0171dB1.12
    • Paradigms and Controversies of Economic Theories 0171dB1.13
    • International Trade: Theory and Policy 0171dB1.3
    • Wirtschaftswachstum (Economic Growth) 0171dB1.4
    • The System of National Accounts 0171dB1.5
    • History of Economic Thought 0171dB1.6
    • Mikroökonomie (Microeconomics) 0171dB1.7
    • Arbeitsrecht (Labor Law) 0171dB6.1
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