Political Economy and Regulation Economics - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau

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module properties module number 201215 - common information
module number	201215
department	Department of Economic Sciences and Media
ID of group	2541 (Economic Theory)
module leader	Dr. Annika Stöhr
language	English
term	Sommersemester
previous knowledge and experience	Micro Economics
learning outcome	Upon successful completion of the learning process of this course, students are able to: understand fundamental and advanced concepts and approaches in political economy analyze the political and institutional frameworks for economic activities apply economic models to political and regulatory issues critically evaluate the political influences on economic policy and regulation analyze case studies and current political-economic topics
content	The learning process includes lectures dominated by interactive elements, and teacher-student/student-student discussions. Students are actively involved into discussion of taught topics. Introduction to Political Economy Institutional Economics and Political Context Regulation Theory and Practice Political Influences on Economic Policy International Political Economy Case Studies and Applications
media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation	PowerPoint slides; group work; case studies; exercises
literature / references	Donald A. Wittman & Barry R. Weingast (eds.), 'The Oxford Handbook of Political Economy', latest edition R.H. Coase (1960), 'The Problem of Social Cost', Journal of Law & Economics, III, October, 1-44 Barry R. Weingast (1995), 'The Economic Role of Political Institutions: Market-Preserving Federalism and Economic Development', Journal of Law and Economic Organization, 11 (1), April, 1-31 Paul A. Samuelson (1954), 'The Pure Theory of Public Expenditure', Review of Economics and Statistics, 36 (4), November, 387-9 Additional material and literature based on case studies
evaluation of teaching

Details reference subject
module name	Political Economy and Regulation Economics
examination number	2500644
credit points	5
SWS	2 (2 V, 0 Ü, 0 P)
on-campus program (h)	22.5
self-study (h)	127.5
obligation	obligatory module
exam	alternative examination performance
details of the certificate	written examination performance, 90 minutes
link to Moodle course	https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/course/view.php?id=3042
teacher	Dr. Annika Stöhr
signup details for alternative examinations
maximum number of participants	60

Details in degree program Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen 2021, Master Wirtschaftsinformatik 2021, Master Medienwirtschaft 2021, Master International Business Economics 2021, Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen 2024, Master International Business Economics 2024, Master Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit technischer Orientierung 2024, Master Digital Business – Medienwirtschaft und digitale Märkte 2025
module name	Political Economy and Regulation Economics
examination number	2500644
credit points	5
on-campus program (h)	22
self-study (h)	128
obligation	elective module
exam	alternative examination performance
details of the certificate	written examination performance, 90 minutes
link to Moodle course	https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/course/view.php?id=3042
signup details for alternative examinations
maximum number of participants	60