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15965-01 - Lecture: Political Economics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Alois Stutzer (alois.stutzer@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The economic approach helps to gain a better understanding of political institutoins as well as fiscal and economic policy. The course focuses on the scientific discussion of theoretical models and related empirical research, as well as the possibilities and limitations of political economics. To facilitate such a discussion, students are expected to actively participate in the course. |
| Learning objectives | Application of the constitutional economic approach to increase the understanding of political institutions and fiscal and economic policies. |
| Bibliography | Will be announced in the course. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | Completed bachelor's degree in business and economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaften) |
| 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! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
Dates
| Modules |
Modul: Wirtschaft in Osteuropa (Bachelor's degree program: Eastern European Studies) Modul: Wirtschaft in Osteuropa (Bachelor's degree subject: Eastern European Cultures) Module: Core Courses in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Inequality, Power, Conflict (Master's degree subject: Political Science – Inequality, Power, Conflict) Module: Policy Field: Competition and Regulation (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Policy Field: Environment and Energy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Policy Field: Health and Labor (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module Global Europe: Statehood, Development and Globalization (Master's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Specialization Module Global Europe: Statehood, Development and Globalization (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Written examination: |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| 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 |