Course - The Political Economy of Integration - EUR3411
EUR3411 - The Political Economy of Integration
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
What is the economic logic behind progressive steps in European economic integration, from a free trade area to the internal market and monetary union? To what extent did EU member states economies converge or diverge over time? To what extent can the European sovereign debt crisis be attributed to flaws in the original construction of the Economic and Monetary Union? In short, what can a political economy perspective add to our understanding of the contemporary nature and challenges of European integration?
The course aims to introduce students to key aspects of the political economy of EU integration. It first examines, based on key economic concepts and theories, the political economy of European economic integration with a particular emphasis on its trade, monetary and growth dimensions as well as the degree of economic convergence that resulted from European integration. It then discusses the variety of capitalism existing in the EU on the example of France and Germany. It finally concludes with an examination of the euro-crisis, its origins, development and the increased differentiation in integration that it brought about.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will
- gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the main historical and contemporary political economy issues of European integration,
- have a deepened understanding of the domestic economic changes resulting from European economic and policy integration and of the challenges of economic convergence/divergence within the EU
- be familiar with the varieties of capitalist economies in Europe and how they affect economic integration in Europe.
Skills
Students will be able
- to form balanced and critical assessments of the role of economics in the evolutionary process of European integration and of economic questions arising from the process of integration,
- to apply their knowledge and conduct independent empirical research in European political economy to design and write a policy paper
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, with active student participation.
Compulsory assignments
- Term paper/persentation
Further on evaluation
Exam registration requires that class registration and compulsory assignments are approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in European Studies and Foreign Languages or equivalent approved education.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Available at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EUR3405 | 7.5 | ||
EUR3412 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- European Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2018-12-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL315 Sluppenvegen 14 0 Hall A Utleirahallen 0 - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2019-05-28 15:00
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 0
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"