Discipline ID
c25cc98e-a6d8-4735-9671-bdf8e98af8d9
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LABOR ECONOMICS
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Utrecht University
Program(s)
Utrecht University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LABOR ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
LABOR ECONOMICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Labor Economics examines many topics, ranging from the micro-economic behavior resulting in labor supply and demand to macroeconomic questions such as inequality and unemployment. Examples of questions that are addressed in this course are: What is the impact of welfare programs on labor supply? What is the impact of wage subsidies for firms on labor demand and labor market equilibrium? What is the impact of the minimum wage on employment and wages? What is the impact of immigration on employment and wages of natives? Why do educated workers earn more? In addition to outlining theories that can answer these and other questions, the course also provides an overview of empirical methodologies used in labor economics. Besides lectures, students further familiarize themselves with these theories and methods through applications and exercises in tutorials. The topics discussed include: the impact of Artificial Intelligence on labor markets, the rise of non-standard work such as online job platforms, the feasibility of a universal basic income, the gender wage gap, migration, the fall in the labor share, local labor market adjustments from globalization and digitization, the impact of work on family structure and fertility, and the impact of work on voting and the rise of political populism. Note that these topics are currently discussed not only by labor economists but by scholars from many different disciplines, allowing for papers to pursue a multi-disciplinary approach.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECB3ARBE
Host Institution Course Title
LABOUR ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Law, Economics and Governance
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
INT ECON ORGANIZATN
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the main international economic organizations. It analyzes, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the implications and effects of their actions, decisions, and policies on various countries and the international economy as a whole.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
802363
Host Institution Course Title
ORGANIZACIÓN ECONÓMICA INTERNACIONAL
Host Institution Campus
Somosaguas
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
Host Institution Degree
GRADO EN ECONOMÍA
Host Institution Department
Economía Aplicada, Estructura e Historia
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CORPORATE FINANCE
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
163
UCEAP Course Suffix
D
UCEAP Official Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to corporate finance concepts and theory. It covers basic valuation exercises, capital structure, and corporate decision-making.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON130248
Host Institution Course Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Hong Wu
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of Queensland
Program(s)
University of Queensland
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTER MACROECONOMIC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines theories of the firm, partial and general equilibrium of markets, and production and cost analysis.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON2020
Host Institution Course Title
INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Queensland
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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WHY SOME COUNTRIES ARE RICH: AN ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Country
Sweden
Host Institution
Uppsala University
Program(s)
Uppsala University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
History
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
WHY SOME COUNTRIES ARE RICH: AN ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE WORLD
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECON HIST OF WORLD
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course deals with economic transformation from a global perspective from prehistoric times to present times, but with an emphasis on the development from the European Middle Ages and onward, as well as the economic history of the Western world. The starting point is how the global economy of today is structured and how it works. The global economy is seen as a system, and its different parts from entire continents to local communities are discussed. Theories of which factors that influence economic transformation over time are presented. The economic history of the world is described with help from a number of factors as structuring tools. Concepts that have been used to characterize different periods and parts of the world become central to this description. The course also deals with important aspects of the economic system such as households, companies, and politics. The global economy is seen as a system with interconnected parts from the global to the local economy. Theories about economic transformation are presented. A key question for the course is why some countries are rich and others not.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
2EH370
Host Institution Course Title
WHY SOME COUNTRIES ARE RICH: AN ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Host Institution Campus
Faculty of Social Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economic History
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FOREIGN BUSINESS INVESTMENT
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
135
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FOREIGN BUSINESS INVESTMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
FOREIGN BUS INVEST
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course covers financial markets and instruments, investment strategies, the application of standard models of financial economics to problems of portfolio optimization, diversification, immunization, and risk management. The course provides a foundation to understand better FDI (Inward and Outward); deepening the knowledge about FDI in specific sectors and countries.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MANA116015.01
Host Institution Course Title
FOREIGN BUSINESS INVESTMENT
Host Institution Campus
ITESM
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management
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HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
UCEAP Transcript Title
HIST ECON THOUGHT
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This is an introductory course on the history of economics. The course reviews the history of economics to understand what economics is, clarifying economic ideas which have been a part of today's economics; those that no longer receive much attention, and those which have potential to be resurrected. Please note that the history of economics is different from economic history. Basic knowledge of world history from the modern times is required as this course reviews the way in which economists have tried to understand economic problems.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNT211L
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Political Science and Economics
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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THE CHANGING GEOGRAPHY OF SWEDEN: PATTERNS, PROCESSES AND POLICIES
Country
Sweden
Host Institution
Uppsala University
Program(s)
Uppsala University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Geography
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
104
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE CHANGING GEOGRAPHY OF SWEDEN: PATTERNS, PROCESSES AND POLICIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHANGE GEOG SWEDEN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides students with an overview of the structure of Sweden's social and economic geography, the historical background and current trends. Topics covered include the distribution of population, the geography of production (manufacturing and services), urban system changes and the characteristics of Swedish cities, the specific problems of sparsely populated areas, and local and regional planning and policies. Special emphasis is put upon recent structural changes in the Swedish economy and its repercussions on the regional patterns of employment and production. The course should be of particular interest to students of human geography and other social sciences, notably political science and economic history.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
2KU006
Host Institution Course Title
THE CHANGING GEOGRAPHY OF SWEDEN: PATTERNS, PROCESSES AND POLICIES
Host Institution Campus
Faculty of Social Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social and Economic Geography
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CORPORATE FINANCE: BEHAVIORAL FOUNDATIONS
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Maastricht University – University College Maastricht
Program(s)
University College Maastricht
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
145
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CORPORATE FINANCE: BEHAVIORAL FOUNDATIONS
UCEAP Transcript Title
CORP FINANC:BEHAVR
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Corporate finance deals with the financing and investment decisions made by the management of companies in the pursuit of shareholder wealth maximization. The course gives a broad overview of important issues in corporate finance and combines insights from economics, business, and psychology. The economic side of corporate finance deals with the maximization of shareholder wealth. To do so, managers aim at securing the greatest possible return in exchange for accepting the smallest amount of risk. For instance, a company can finance itself by borrowing money from banks, by issuing bonds or through the stock market. These types of decisions influence the expected return and risk of the company. Traditional economics assumes that managers and investors are rational self-interested people. However, there is a large body of evidence from social psychology and behavioral economics that people often act irrationally and behave pro-socially by taking the social impact of decisions into account. The course also shows how decision making biases influence managers and investors in their financial decisions and how social preferences impact factors such as corporate social responsibility. The course is largely based on real life cases that we discuss in an interactive manner. Students debate on topics such as “should CEO bonuses be reduced?” and “is it important for firms to put corporate social responsibility high on their agenda?”
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SSC3053
Host Institution Course Title
CORPORATE FINANCE: BEHAVIOURAL FOUNDATIONS
Host Institution Campus
University College Maastricht
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social ScienceS
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THEORY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THEORY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECON DEVT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course first introduces the nature and concept of economic development as well as some stylized facts of development. It also introduces several important theories and models of economic development. The second part of the course focuses more on specific issues such as income distribution, population, human capital, development policy making, and international trade. For each subject, empirical analysis and case studies are provided to enhance the understanding of students. Basically, this course relies on lectures. However, students are encouraged to join discussions and debate for each subject. Also, students form several groups, and each group prepares for a presentation that is made in the end of the semester. When time is allowed, several special lectures are arranged with invited speakers.
Prerequisites: Principles of Economics I and II
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECO3103
Host Institution Course Title
THEORY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics