404072 VU Regional Economics

summer semester 2023 | Last update: 06.03.2023 | Place course on memo list

Department:

Department of Public Finance

Instructor:

assoz. Prof. Dr. Robert Steiger, +43 512 507 70220

Course number:

404072

Title:

VU Regional Economics

Type/hours:

VU 2

ECTS credits:

Module allocation(s):

Wahlmodul - Regionalökonomik

Period:

weekly

Mode of repetition:

annually

Language of instruction:

German

Learning Outcome:

Introduction to foundational theories and models of regional economics

Contents:

Based on case studies it is demonstrated how important economic interrelationships can be modelled in a regional context. Selected topics such as effects of regional economic specialisation, role of innovation and research, regional growth differentials and importance of infrastructure and traffic are discussed by means of contemporary scientific literature. In addition the importance of regional economics for the European economic policy is illustrated.

Assessment:

Presentation of Data Analysis (40%)

Report on regional disparaties (20%)

Final exam (40%)

OLAT:

https://lms.uibk.ac.at/url/RepositoryEntry/5410292292

Start:

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Sustainable development goals

SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
SDG 10 - Reducing inequalities: Reduce income inequality within and among countries.

Dates

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Date	Time	Location
Mon 2023-03-06	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-03-13	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-03-20	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-03-27	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-04-17	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-04-24	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-05-08	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-05-15	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-05-22	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-06-05	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-06-12	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-06-19	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free
Mon 2023-06-26	13.15 - 14.45	UR 1 (Sowi) UR 1 (Sowi)	Barrier-free