Lehrveranstaltungsübersicht Wintersemester 2011/2012

Overview of major issues of economic development and poverty reduction, implications of economic growth theories for development the economics of poverty, the role of agriculture in economic development - Overview the theoretical concepts of environmental economics: public goods and market failure, public sector solutions (Pigou) and private solutions (Coase) to externatilitis.

Erwartete Vorkenntnisse: Modules of the first 4 terms, fair command of English language: The course can be taken by students of economics and related fields (e.g. horticulture , engineering sociology, political science). It requires a basic understanding of microeconomic theory. The exam students are free to choose the language - English or German.

4 (Vorlesung mit 2 SWS), Mündliche Prüfung, Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Waibel

Principles and Examples of Cost Benefit Analyses of Development Projects; Examples from Agriculture, Environment and Health.

• Brent, R. (1998) Cost Benefit analysis for Development Countries, Cheletenahm.
• Curry S. and J. Weiss (1993) Project Analysis in Developing Countries, Macmillia.
• Gittinger, J. P. (1982) Economic analysis of Agricultural projects.
• Little, A. and J. A. Mireless (1980) Project Appraisal and Planning for Developing Countries.
• Fleischer, G. and H. Waibel (1994) Ansätze zur Erweiterung der Kosten Nutzen Analyse am Beispiel der Bewässerungslandwirtschaft, Köln.
• Project Evaluation Reports of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank und der Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ).

Prüfungsleistung: Mündliche Prüfung.

4 (Seminar mit 2 SWS), Seminarleistung, Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Grote, Prof. Dr. Waibel

Das Seminar ist eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung für Studierende des Faches Entwicklungsökonomik und der beiden ökonomischen Prüfungsfächer im Studium Gartenbauwissenschaften. Die Studierenden sollen zu einem Thema einen 20 minütigen Vortrag halten, der anschließend diskutiert wird. Für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme (Hausarbeit, Vortrag, regelmäßige Teilnahme an der Diskussion) wird ein Schein erteilt.

Wird themenabhängig bekannt gegeben.

Der Termin der Vorbesprechung wird durch Aushang und auf der Website bekannt gegeben.

0 (Seminar mit 1 SWS), Keine Prüfung

Studies and progress reports presented by doctoral students will be critically assessed and discussed.

Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World.

0 (Kolloquium mit 2 SWS), Keine Prüfung

Researchers present their recent work on the empirical dimensions and theoretical aspects of development economics.

4 (Seminar mit 2 SWS), Seminarleistung, Prüfer: Prof. Dr. Grote, Prof. Dr. Waibel

Das Seminar ist eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung für Studierende des Faches Entwicklungsökonomik und der beiden ökonomischen Prüfungsfächer im Studium Gartenbauwissenschaften. Die Studierenden sollen zu einem Thema einen 20 minütigen Vortrag halten, der anschließend diskutiert wird. Für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme (Hausarbeit, Vortrag, regelmäßige Teilnahme an der Diskussion) wird ein Schein erteilt.

Wird themenabhängig bekannt gegeben.

Der Termin der Vorbesprechung wird durch Aushang und auf der Website bekannt gegeben.

k.A. (Vorlesung mit 2 SWS), Keine Prüfung für WiWi-Studenten!

• Grundlagen der Investitionsrechnung
• Vor- und Nachteile verschiedener Investitionskalküle
• Partielle und gesamtbetriebliche Planungsansätze
• Partial budgeting
• Deckungsbeitragsrechnung
• einfache Risikoansätze.

• Cramer, G. und C. W. Jensen (1988) Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, John Wiley&sons.
• Wöhe, G. (1990) Einführung in die allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Abschnitt 5: Investition, 17. Auflage München.
• Steinhauser, H., Langbehn, C. und U. Peters (1992) Einführung in die landw. Betriwebslehre, Bd 1 Allgemeiner Teil, Stuttgart.
• Brandes, W. und M. Odening (1992) Investititon, Finanzierung u. Wachstum in der Landwirtschaft, Stuttgart.
• Kruschwitz, L. (1995) Investitionsrechnung, 6.Auflage de Gruyter.

Presentation and critical discussion of proposals and studies from Master and Diploma Students.

Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.

0 (Seminar mit 1 SWS), Keine Prüfung

Studies and progress reports presented by doctoral students will be critically assessed and discussed.

Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World.

Overview of major issues of economic development and poverty reduction, implications of economic growth theories for development the economics of poverty, the role of agriculture in economic development - Overview the theoretical concepts of environmental economics: public goods and market failure, public sector solutions (Pigou) and private solutions (Coase) to externatilitis.

Erwartete Vorkenntnisse: Modules of the first 4 terms, fair command of English language: The course can be taken by students of economics and related fields (e.g. horticulture , engineering sociology, political science). It requires a basic understanding of microeconomic theory. The exam students are free to choose the language - English or German.

The basic idea of the course »International Business Relations« is to link current topics and issues from development economics to the major International Organizations and Agencies in Development Assistance. Development Organisations generally follow different development strategies and theoretical concepts which are not made apparent in conventional textbooks of development economics. However, it becomes increasingly important to understand such connections. Exploring them will make the agenda and interests of development agencies more transparent and allows those engaged in development activities to better understand the arguments and actions forwarded by these agencies. More in detail, the course will be structured into major current development topics like the effectiveness of development assistance; underdevelopment, poverty, and vulnerability; sustainability, food safety and food security; world food crisis and price fluctuations; globalization and trade, and climate change. These topics have been developed, adjusted and shaped by major socio-economic, institutional and political and environmental trends over time. They were taken up by different international organisations and agencies like the United Nations System, the World Bank, the Regional Development Banks, the World Trade Organisation, the German Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation, private sector organisations including the German Technical Agency (GTZ), or non-governmental organizations. As major objectives of the course, the students will (i) get familiarized with the major players in development assistance, (ii) learn about the development strategies and conceptual theories, and (iii) discover the connection between development strategies of international organisations and their underlying economic and development theories.

This seminar has a strong focus on research topics regarding International Management. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with international scientific standards in this realm and to prepare, present, and discuss high quality theoretical, methodological or empirical studies. Therefore, this seminar is intended as a preparation for the further Master thesis.

Students can choose a theme from International Marketing and E-Business, International Management, International Human Resource Management, or International Business Relations. The studies will be presented at a block seminar at the end of the semester.

Themes: 1. International Marketing (Wiedmann) & E-Business (Breitner)

• CSR Activities as a Source of International Competitive Advantages
• Social Marketing - Strategies and Implementation in a Global Business Context
• Mindful Consumption as Societal Movement and Strategic Goal - The Importance of Branding and Labeling Concepts
• Post-Merger Integration in E-Business: An International Management Challenge
• Evolution of Technology Acceptance Models in the Context of Mobile Services
• The German Electronic Passport: Potentials, Challenges, and Business Models

Themes: 2. Strategic International Human Resource Management (Ridder)

• International Human Resource Management: Theoretical foundations
• Career and International Assignment
• Global Teams: Constraints and Advantages

Themes: 3. International Business Relation (Grote/Waibel)

• The Impacts of Market-based Instruments (i.e. Certification) on Welfare and Ecosystems
• Environmental Change and its Implication for Population Migration
• Economic Crisis and Environmental Shocks in Vietnam: How do Households adjust?
• The Impact of the 2008 Food Price Crisis on Southeast Asian Countries
• Shocks and Coping Strategies of Rural Hosueholds in Thailand
• Contract Farming in the Oilpalm Industry in Indonesia

Die Seminarleistung besteht aus: Hausarbeit und Präsentation. Voraussichtlich wird in der 2. Vorlesungswoche eine Einführungsveranstaltung stattfinden. Nähere Angaben (Termin und Raum) entnehmen Sie bitte ab Anfang Oktober dem Aushang am Institut für Marketing und Management.

Presentation and critical discussion of proposals and studies from Master and Diploma Students.

Interested participants are requested to register at the secretariat of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade.