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Semester: SS 2023 

Economics of Migration (VWL-IntEc-EcoMigr / VWLieEcMi-02a) (030019)

Dozent/in
Prof. Dr. Jens Ruhose, Juniorprofessor

Angaben
Vorlesung, 2 SWS, ECTS-Studium
für ERASMUS-/Austauschstudierende geeignet, Unterrichtssprache Englisch
Zeit und Ort: Mo 10:15 - 11:45, CAP2 - Hörsaal F
vom 9.4.2023 bis zum 9.7.2023
1. Prüfungstermin (Klausur am Ende der Vorlesungszeit eines Semesters): 12.7.2023, 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Raum CAP2 - Hörsaal F
2. Prüfungstermin (Klausur zu Beginn der Vorlesungszeit des Folgesemesters): 11.10.2023, 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Raum CAP2 - Hörsaal F

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches
Module Code: VWL-IntEc-EcoMigr / VWLieEcMi-02a
Module Number: 3069200 / 3069201
Exam Number: 3069210
Exam type according to FPO: Module Exam (Modulprüfung)
Specific exam type in summer term 2023: Module examination, comprising a 1-hour written exam (80% of final grade) and a group assignment (20% of finale grade)

The number of ECTS Credits as well as the admission to the examination for this module is determined by the information regarding this module in the FPO (Examination Regulations) of your program (possibly only in the Appendix of the German version). If this module is not explicitly listed in your FPO, please check at the beginning of the semester about admission options. Typically, admission to the examination of this module is not possible in this case. An overview for all programs which can choose modules of the Institute of Economics can also be found here: Nebenfach Volkswirtschaftslehre – Handbuch für Exportmodule (Minor in Economics - Handbook of Export Modules). You can also check in advance in QIS whether you can find this module listed there in the overview for exam registration, with the exam number mentioned in univis. Registration to the exam is only possible during the registration period. If you still have questions after reviewing these documents, please contact your student advisor (Studienfachberater).

Wichtige Informationen zur Prüfung: Nähere Details werden in der Vorlesung gegeben.

Important information regarding the exam: Further information are given in the lecture.

Inhalt
Prerequisites: Basic microeconomics, basic international economics, econometric methods.

Overview: The lecture gives an introduction to the economics of migration. Students are provided with the main theoretical concepts and empirical tools to evaluate the economic consequences of migration for migrants and natives. In particular, the course aims at applied empirical methods that allow the identification of causal effects. The course aims to provide students with an analytical framework and key facts, so they can critically assess related research and make informed contributions to the often controversial policy debates surrounding international migration.

1. Introduction: Facts, figures, and challenges
2. The migration decision
3. Migrant selection
4. Estimating causal effects of migration
5. Immigrant integration
6. Impact of migration
7. Migration policies

Zusätzliche Informationen
Erwartete Teilnehmerzahl: 58

Zugeordnete Lehrveranstaltungen
UE: Tutorial "Economics of Migration" (030026)
Dozent/in: Stefan Leopold, M.Sc.
Zeit und Ort: jede 2. Woche Do 12:15 - 13:45, OHP2 - Otto-Hahn-Hörsaal; Einzeltermin am 6.7.2023 12:15 - 13:45, OHP2 - Otto-Hahn-Hörsaal

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