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60336-01 - Lecture: Population and Economic Growth (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Robert Stelter (robert.stelter@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | After centuries of economic and demographic stagnation, the Western economies experienced the take-off of modern growth. At roughly the same time, populations underwent a demographic transition. This lecture focuses on the interplay between economic and demographic dynamics in order to examine important epochs in human history. First, we recall ideas from family economics and discrete time general equilibrium models. We then examine the Malthusian epoch - the era of stagnation in population size and income. Finally, we turn our attention to the transition from stagnation during the Malthusian epoch to sustained growth in a unique framework: the unified theories of economic growth. Based on this framework, we discuss the role of population in the transition to modern growth. |
| Learning objectives | 1. Basic skills in discrete time general equilibrium models, 2. Malthusian epoch, 3. Unified growth theory |
| Bibliography | De la Croix, D. & MICHEL, P. (2002). A theory of economic growth: dynamics and policy in overlapping generations. Cambridge University Press. Galor, O. (2011). Unified growth theory. Princeton University Press. |
| Comments | The course will be taught "in class". |
| Weblink | Weblink to the lecturer's homepage |
| Admission requirements | Bachelor degree in economics (or an equivalent degree), good command English |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! A deregistration is possible by email to belegungstorno-wwz@unibas.ch by April 28, 2025 at the latest, stating the course number, title and your matriculation number. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 14.04.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Monday 21.04.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 28.04.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Monday 05.05.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Monday 05.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S16 HG.39 |
| Monday 12.05.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Monday 12.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S16 HG.39 |
| Monday 19.05.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Monday 26.05.2025 | 08.15-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Modules |
Module: Core Competences in Economics (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) Module: Specific Electives in Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in International Business, Trade and the Environment (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module Global Europe: Statehood, Development and Globalization (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Assignments and final Examination. Final Examination: tbd |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registr.; dereg.: Office of the Dean of Studies |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |