Course content

The course includes theory about how institutions arise and change. It includes theories of public and private goods, theories of collective action, theories of public and private regulation, and criteria for institutional design. With this background the relationship between resources, institutions and social and economic development will be discussed. The course will also discuss current topics. Parts of the curriculum can be replaced by an optional pensumdel (40%) by arrangement with course coordinator.

Learning outcome

To provide the students with an overview over social science theory on the topic of economic institutions and social development with a particular emphasis on resource management. Through their term paper the students will illustrate their insight into particular theories through the discussion of a particular resource management problem

Learning methods and activities

Lecture and seminars. The essay is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages.

If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.

Recommended previous knowledge

See required previous knowledge

Required previous knowledge

Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent

Course materials

To be given at the start of the course

Credit reductions