European Integration
Europäische Integration
6 CPirregularlyENno longer offered
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
Good or very good knowledge of English
Contents
1. History, Facts and Institutions 2. Decision-making 3. The Economics of Economic Integration 4. EU Policies 5. Monetary Integration and Monetary Union 6. Common Problems: Budgets, Financial Markets and Jobs
Learning outcomes
The module aims at improving the students’ understanding of Europe as a common market and their competitiveness on the European labour market. It provides students with an accessible presentation of the key facts, theories and controversies driving rapid economic and political change in Europe. The lecture combines essential elements of European history, institutions, law, politics and policies with clear and accessible micro- and, to a lesser extent, macroeconomic explanations of the economic principles of European integration.
Assessment
The module is completed • by a 45-minute exam which may both cover the lecture’s contents as well as the reading assignments, and • by the submission within the period set by the instructor of a ten-page term paper.The exam grade for the assessment of the module corresponds to the average grade of the two above mentioned examinations.
Literature (1)
- The contents will mainly be based on Baldwin, Richard E. und Charles Wyplosz (2009), The Economics of European Integration, 3. Aufl., Berkshire. A full list of references and additional literature will be handed out prior to or during the course.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 18 Oct 2026Original