| 1 | Business Ethics | EBM043A05 |
| Bonuses, board diversity, consumer rights, corporate social responsibility, suggestive or deceptive marketing techniques, bribes to get international contracts—ethics is everywhere in business. But research in moral psychology shows that we often fail to see what is morally important about a situation. And if we do see it, we often don’t know how to deal with it. And even if we know how to deal with it, we often don’t act accordingly. For all sorts of reasons. This course takes a practical approach to business ethics. Its main objectives are to foster sensitivity to moral aspects of decisions; to teach analytic skills that help you take a position in moral debates and to give a reasonable justification for your position; and to develop ways to successfully cope with moral dilemmas and issues. We examine the main normative theories in business ethics, moral psychology, corporate social responsibility, customer relations, and the environment; we consider specific moral issues in accounting, finance, international business management, and marketing; and we approach these theories, arguments, and concepts in highly interactively ways, devoting significant part of the time to a number of important and well known cases from business ethics by means of collaborative in-class assignments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. R.O.S. Zaal | | Docent(en) | J.A.M. de Greftedr. R.O.S. Zaal | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges, werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), take-home test | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Grietje Pol; phone 0031 (0)50 363 3685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 2 | Capita International Political Economy | LYX051M05 |
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| Faculteit | Letteren | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. H.W. Hoen | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. H.W. Hoen | | Onderwijsvorm | werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | presentatie, schriftelijk tentamen, schriftelijke opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 3 | Cognitive psychology, theory and appli. | PSMCB-2 |
| In this course, recent developments in cognitive psychology and neuroscience will be discussed on basis actual themes in science and society (themes are set annually, but typically include topics as healthy ageing, lie detection, cognitive enhancement, and consumer research). Every week,students will get a group assignment to work on a valorisation proposal within a theme, which they present the next week. The course in concluded with writing an NWO Take-Off valorisation proposal. |
| Faculteit | Gedrags- en MaatschappijWetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. J. Jolij | | Docent(en) | dr. J. Jolij | | Onderwijsvorm | intervisie, werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | dossier, essay, presentatie, werkstuk (individueel) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Knowledgde of psychology at the bachelor level is assumed. |
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| 4 | Comparative Corporate Governance | EBM083A05 |
| In the upper echelons of multinational companies, important decisions are made with substantial effects on the future of the organization. These decisions are made by the board of directors, and the consequences can be significant both in a positive and a negative way. In this course, we will focus on two aspects of this decision making process. On the one hand, it is suggested that it matters who is a member of the board of directors in regard to what the outcome will be. On the other hand, boards are regulated by the corporate governance system already in place. Based on formal and informal rules and regulations, decision making is shaped and affects outcomes. To complicate matters even further, both board compositions as well as the corporate governance systems vary between countries. In this course, we will bring these three lines of research together and develop a deeper understanding of the processes at hand. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. K. van Veen | | Docent(en) | | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges, werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), presentatie(s), schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 363 3458, 5411.0536. Coordinator: k.van.veen@rug.nl |
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| 5 | Competitiveness of Firms and Nations | EBM092A05 |
| This course is about the core themes in international economics and business. It focuses on the relationships and interactions between the development of firms, industries, regions and countries. Firms that operate across national borders face a number of unique challenges. These include the need to understand and analyze a range of contextually different but interdependent economic and business environments. An emerging form of arrangement is the global value chain in which firms’ activities are linked across borders, involving both advanced and emerging regions. The notion and implications of global value chains with respect to innovation, governance, development potential, and rent distributions are introduced and analyzed. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. M.P. Timmer | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B. Losprof. dr. M.P. Timmer | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | BSc Economics or equivalent; IMPORTANT NOTE: an intermediate level of knowledge in International Economics and Business Strategy is needed. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, (0)50 363 3458, 5411.0536. |
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| 6 | Conflict Man. & Industrial Relations | EBM673A05 |
| As reflected in the notion of 'stakeholders', a large number of different groups with (more or less) different interests are present within a firm and the economy as a whole: there is ample room for conflicts. At present, much attention is paid to the relation between shareholders and management under the heading of 'corporate governance'. In this course, we will focus upon the relation between workers and employers and their interests, specifically, the kind of conflicts that exist between them and the conflict resolution mechanisms that have been developed. Given this age of the unification of the countries of the European Union and globalisation, a comparative perspective (comparison of countries) will be used; these kinds of institutions tend to be very country-specific. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. D.H.M. Akkermans | | Docent(en) | dr. D.H.M. Akkermans | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Phone +31 (0)50 363 3716, E-mail: gem.feb@rug.nl |
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| 7 | Country Studies | EBM093A05 |
What are the opportunities for growth and development in a country and what holds it back? What are the lessons for government policies and firms that are contemplating investment? In this hands-on course, you will focus in-depth on the causes and consequences of growth in a specific country. As part of a small team, you will analyze one particular institution such as the innovation system, trade openness or the financial sector. Your analysis will be based on academic literature that discusses what makes a successful institution and statistical data sources. The literature on your institution will be introduced in thematic groups with members from other country teams. The analysis of your theme forms one chapter of the final country report.
The insights from the different analyses by the group members are synthesized into a summary chapter to provide useful information for policy makers or multinational firms about the prospects for economic growth and doing business in your country. Together with your team, you will present the findings and policy or business recommendations from your report to the lecturers and other course participants.
Your final course grade is based on an individual grade for the chapter you contribute to the country report; a grade for the quality of the feedback you provide to fellow students; a group grade for the summary chapter that synthesizes the other chapters; and a grade for your contribution to a discussion panel. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaar | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaar | | Onderwijsvorm | hoor- en werkcolleges, practica | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), presentatie(s) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Economics or comparable qualification. Builds on knowledge of macroeconomics and economic growth. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, (0)50 363 3458, 5411.0536. Coordinator: r.c.inklaar@rug.nl. |
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| 8 | Cultural Psychology | PSMSB-12 |
Het centrale thema van deze cursus betreft de fundamentele vraag of mensen, binnen maar ook over culturen heen, psychologisch fundamenteel van elkaar verschillen of juist een identieke kern hebben. De cursus is zo opgezet dat verschillende kernthema's in de psychologie worden behandeld, zoals emoties, moraliteit, zelf en identiteit, normen en sociale relaties, acculturatie en immigratie. Deze thema's worden aangevuld met thema's als het nut van en praktische problemen met cross-cultureel onderzoek. Kortom, deze cursus past theorie en onderzoek uit de culturele psychologie ook toe op het dagelijks leven (bijv. samenwerken met mensen met verschillende culturele achtergronden) en op de samenleving (bijv. immigratie). De nadruk hierbij ligt op 'cultuur' als een psychologisch (en niet een geografisch) construct, dat toegepast kan worden op ieder verschil tussen groepen mensen die het eens zijn over wat waar en van waarde is in de samenleving.
De kernboodschap van de cursus is dat alhoewel theorie en onderzoek uit de culturele psychologie veel verschillen tussen mensen heeft gedocumenteerd, deze verschillen alleen begrepen kunnen worden vanuit een perspectief dat mensen in de basis fundamenteel hetzelfde zijn. In veel gevallen (emotie, moralititeit, zelf-constructie, sociale relaties) zullen we zien dat mensen dezelfde fundamentele processen delen maar deze op verschillende manieren vertalen, afhankelijk van verschillende culturele normen. Dit perspectief dat gebaseerd is op fundamentele gelijkenis (i.p.v. verschillen) suggereert hiermee dat veel culturele 'conflicten' geworteld zijn in het niet goed begrijpen van hoe de ander deze vertaalslag maakt, wat hoopvol stemt over het vinden van oplossingen voor zulke conflicten. |
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| 9 | Economic Geography | EBM094A05 |
| The geo-economic map of the world changes constantly. Globalization has led to a rapid increase of these changes in the location decisions of firms. This course aims to provide students with a better understanding of the resulting changes in the geo-economic patterns of FDI and international trade and the underlying strategic decision of firms to locate in (or offshore to) knowledge intensive clusters of economic activity. We discuss key theories and empirical evidence to understand these changes and, subsequently, discuss the firm level drivers of these changes. |
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| 10 | Economic Growth in History | EBM101A05 |
| The aims of this module are to provide at an advanced level the sources and methods of quantitative economic history, together with a review of some major findings of economic historical research of interest to economists. This course deals with selected issues during the period of modern economic growth that is, from the industrial revolution until the present time. Within this time frame a comparison will be made between the nature of the growth process in Western Europe during the 19th and the 20th century and that of the post-World War II experience of the East Asian and Latin American countries. The course will address the issue of transferability or replicability of the European experience under different institutional and social conditions. Important questions include: How did globalization begin? When and why did it lead to development or underdevelopment, did it play a role in the great divergence in income between the West and the rest of the world. What was the impact of colonialism and free trade on these regions. What lessons does history teach to countries that want to catch up to the West today? The course focuses on important topics related to modern economic growth: technological progress / general purpose technologies, historical institutional analysis, globalization and the historical geography of economic development and Divergence Big Time: Economic growth since 1870. Students should achieve an understanding of both how economic historical research can be used to shed light on the current state of the economy and how economic analysis can sharpen our understanding of history. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. J. Bolt | | Docent(en) | dr. J. Bolt D. Gallardo Albarrán | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), presentatie(s) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Introductory bachelor course in Economic History or Development Economics (level: E. Helpman, The Mystery of Economic Growth (London, 2004); David N. Weil, Economic Growth (Singapore, 2009); C.I. Jones, Introduction to Economic Growth (London, 2002); K.G. Persson, An Economic History of Europe: Knowledge, Institutions and Growth, 600 to the Present (Cambridge, 2010). | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Jutta Bolt, j.bolt@rug.nl
Secretary: Marianne Fry, m.fry@rug.nl, Room 5411.0734 |
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| 11 | Emerging Markets (MSc) | EBM085A05 |
The course provides a nuanced perspective on strategic decision processes and outcomes of firms in emerging economy markets such as China, Brazil and India. Primary emphasis is on
1) recognizing the uniqueness of the context characterizing the business environment in these economies and,
2) how the context then shapes the nature and behavior of firms.
From an academic perspective, the course introduces students to recognizing and evaluating the assumptions and limitations of popular theories and frameworks commonly developed and applied in the context of developed economies.
For those interested in practical aspects of the course, real-life business situations in the form of case studies provide a firsthand experience of the multiple challenges faced by firms due to a rapidly evolving business environment, increasing global competition and local constraints. The business cases reveal the thought processes of top managers and CEOs grappling with these problems. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S.R. Gubbi | | Docent(en) | L. Gedr. S.R. Gubbi | | Onderwijsvorm | hoor- en werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), presentatie(s), schriftelijk tentamen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | • Interactive learning is an integral part of the course design. Student must be available for participation at all times during the course.
• Student has an understanding of international management and comparative international institutions and business systems.
• Student is familiar and able to extract relevant information from library sources such as Business Source Premier, Lexis-Nexis, ORBIS database.
• Student is able to comprehend and analyze academic case studies, able to read and extract relevant information from company annual reports.
• Student is able to synthesize factual data/information, evaluate a business situation and effectively communicate orally or in written form their evaluation of the situation. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 363 3458, 5411.0536 |
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| 12 | Environmental psychology | PSMSB-2 |
| Ons gedrag levert een belangrijke bijdrage aan milieuproblemen. Hoe kunnen we mensen motiveren om milieuvriendelijk gedrag te vertonen, en hoe beïnvloeden omgevingsfactoren ons welzijn en gedrag? De omgevingspsychologie bestudeert de transactie tussen mensen en hun natuurlijke en gebouwde omgeving. In het eerste deel van de cursus gaan we in op de invloed van de omgeving op het welzijn en gedrag van mensen. Er wordt onder meer besproken hoe omgevingsstressoren (zoals lawaai en stank) en risico's (zoals kernenergie, overstromingen) invloed kunnen uitoefenen op het welzijn en het gedrag van mensen. Daarnaast wordt ingegaan op het belang van natuur voor gezondheid en welzijn. In het tweede deel wordt ingegaan op de invloed van de mens op de kwaliteit van het milieu. We gaan in op factoren die van invloed zijn op milieugedrag en op effectieve en acceptabele manieren om milieuproblemen te verminderen door middel van gedragsverandering. We gaan specifiek in op psychologische aspecten gerelateerd aan energieproblemen, en mogelijkheden om een duurzame energietransitie te stimuleren. Deskundingen van binnen en buiten de vakgroep geven gastcolleges. |
| Faculteit | Gedrags- en MaatschappijWetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. E.M. Steg | | Docent(en) | guest lecturersprof. dr. E.M. Steg | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen (essay) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Deze cursus is toegankelijk voor alle RUG-masterstudenten. Niet-psychologiestudenten kunnen een aanvraagformulier verkrijgen bij de onderwijsbalie van GMW. |
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| 13 | Evolutionary Game Theory | FI174HR |
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| 14 | Finance and Development | EBM069A05 |
| The course is designed for MSc students with a background in (business) economics. The focus is on the role of finance in the process of development in developing countries, with a strong focus on microfinance. The basis for the course consists of theories on financial development and the economics of microfinance which are applied to developing countries. Attention is paid to the opportunities and limitations of financial institutions in developing countries in general, and microfinance institutions in particular. Questions regarding the functioning and performance of (rural) financial markets in the context of developing economies are raised and discussed. Specific topics include: Finance and Development; Finance and Inequality; the role of state banks; why intervene in credit markets?; the economics of microfinance; techniques to measure impact of financial interventions. The course contains main lectures, guest lectures and group oral presentations by students. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B.W. Lensink | | Docent(en) | F. Cecchi, PhD.prof. dr. B.W. Lensinkdr. A.M. Mueller | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges, werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | presentatie(s), schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The course is open for all students with a Bsc in business or economics. | | Opmerkingen | The course can be followed as an elective for the different master programmes within the Faculty of Economics and Business and is open for a max of 8 Exchange Students. Secretary: Grietje Pol, phone +31 (0)50 3633685, e-mail: g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 15 | Global Finance and Growth | EBM150A05 |
| What is money? What is debt? What do banks do? How are financial relations between households and firms organized? And between states? How do financial flows relate to trade flows? What was the Gold Standard and the Bretton Woods system? What system do we have now? Why do countries have international reserves? What are shadow banks? How does the Eurozone work? Why was there a global financial crisis in 2007? Why was there a Eurocrisis? These are the questions we ask in this course. You will acquire theoretical and factual knowledge. You will learn a conceptual apparatus to discuss international finance problems. You will weigh different views on the international financial system. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemer | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemer J.A. Schasfoort, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges, werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | You should understand balance sheets, national accounting, the balance of payments system, and basic international macroeconomics (exchange rates, interest rates, capital flows) |
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| 16 | Growth and Development Policies | EBM095A05 |
| Why are some countries poor and some countries rich? This course will introduce you to the debate about strategies for sustained growth and development in today's world. Global economic growth has been rapid since the 1950s, but uneven across countries and major challenges to growth have appeared in the last decade. What were successful growth strategies in the past? Which policies have contributed to this success? What are the new growth challenges ahead at the regional and global level and how can we cope with these? Based on the explanatory growth framework of Angus Maddison we delve into the possibilities of generating development. We discuss new global trends that provide both opportunities and challenges for growth and development, and end the course with an evaluation of possible policy options against this background. This will be done by in-depth study and discussion of major articles in this field. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. M.P. Timmer | | Docent(en) | dr. G.J. de Vriesprof. dr. M.P. Timmer | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges, werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | BSc Economics, IMPORTANT NOTE: intermediate-level knowledge of Economic Growth or Development Economics is needed. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 363 3458, 5411.0536. Coordinator: m.p.timmer@rug.nl. |
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| 17 | History of PPE | FI174PPEH |
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| 18 | International Banking and Finance | EBM096A05 |
| This course introduces theory, evidence and policy on international finance and in particular on banks. We study bank internationalization strategies and regulation of international banks. We analyze channels through which risk spreads across banks, especially internationally, and look at how crises spread. We also look at bank risk-taking and contagion. Finally, we study bank policies aimed at financial stability and prudence, and consider the dependence of banks on governments and vice versa. The course studies research that relies on theoretical models and various statistical techniques. Overall, the course covers about three papers per week, one in the lecture (with additional context and introduction) and two in small group tutorials. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemer | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemer Guest Lecturer(s) | | Onderwijsvorm | hoor- en werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), presentatie(s), schriftelijk tentamen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Intermediate quantitative methods, intermediate micro economics, intermediate macro economics, basic banking. Knowledge of econometrics (OLS, fixed effect models, limited dependent variable models) is recommended. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: email gem.feb@rug.nl, room 5411-0534 |
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| 19 | Justice in Migration | FI174CS |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. C. Straehle | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege, werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | nog niet bekend | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 20 | Managing groups | PSMSV-5 |
De cursus beoogt studenten in staat te stellen om een theoretisch gefundeerde analyse over groepsprocessen te formuleren en deze in praktijk te brengen.
De cursus hanteert een multilevel-benadering waarin studenten leren oog te hebben voor sociale processen op meerdere analyse-niveaus: cultuur, sociale identiteit, interpersoonlijke relaties/individuele verschillen. Er wordt aandacht besteed aan het herkennen van processen “binnen” levels (bijv. conflict tussen groepen) als ook aan “cross-level” effecten.
Daarnaast biedt de cursus studenten de gelegenheid om zelf praktische ervaring op te doen met groepswerk, het analyseren van groepsprocessen en het formuleren van beleidsadvies. In verschillende praktijkopdrachten leren studenten zo hun kennis over groepen toe te passen. De koppeling tussen theorie en praktijk wordt tevens gelegd in gastcolleges door professionals uit bedrijfsleven en overheid. De gastcolleges leggen het verband tussen deze thema’s en het werkveld. Het is mogelijk om deze cursus te koppelen aan een praktijkstage. |
| Faculteit | Gedrags- en MaatschappijWetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. N. Koudenburg | | Docent(en) | dr. N. Koudenburgprof. dr. T.T. Postmes | | Onderwijsvorm | practicum | | Toetsvorm | opdrachten | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Wanneer het aantal inschrijvingen de capaciteit overstijgt, kan worden beslist om studenten te selecteren op basis van Masterrichting. |
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| 21 | Master Thesis | FI174S15 |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | | | ECTS | 15 |
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| 22 | Methods of PPE | FI174PPEM |
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| 23 | Modernity as Dominance | FI164MD |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | dr. J.A. Vega | | Onderwijsvorm | groepsdiscussie | | Toetsvorm | essay, schriftelijke opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 24 | Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation | EBM107A05 |
| The course will discuss the following topics: European Economic and Monetary Union and the European System of Central Banks; European monetary policy (conventional and unconventional); global financial crisis; European debt crisis; European Banking Union; supporting policies needed in an incomplete monetary union, financial systems in the Netherlands, Europe, and worldwide; recent developments in the financial system and their mutual relationships; developments in prudential supervision of banks and other financial institutions; financial crises; macro-prudential supervision; systemic risk and financial stability. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J.M. Berk | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. J.M. Berk | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcolleges | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Open for all Master students | | Opmerkingen | Only available on Friday.
Coordinator: Prof. Jan Marc Berk, j.m.berk@rug.nl
Secretary: Grietje Pol, g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 25 | Money, Finance and the Economy | EBM164A05 |
There are three modules. Students learn about the origins and nature of money, debt and banks and their role in the macroeconomy. This is the basis for the second module, where they analyze the role of money and banks in the economy, from two theoretical perspectives (Neoklassiek, Post-Keynesian/Austrian).In the third module students
experience how theoretical perspective influences policy and behaviour. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemer | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemerprof. dr. L.H. Hoogduinprof. dr. E. Sterken | | Onderwijsvorm | opdracht(en) | | Toetsvorm | computertoets, tussentoets(en) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Admission to the MSc Economics, MSc Finance and/or MSc International Economics and Business. Note that a management/business/ bachelor will not give you enough grounding for this course. Students need to master the basics of accounting, national accounts, and macroeconomic models. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariaat GEM: kamer 5411-0536 (Duisenberg gebouw), Front Office: kamer 5411-0538, tel.: +31 (0)50 363 3458, email: gem.feb@rug.nl |
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| 26 | Philosophy of Argument | FI174PA |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | dr. J.A. van Laar | | Onderwijsvorm | colloquium, hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | essay, referaat/presentatie | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 27 | Philosophy of Race and Gender | FI164RG |
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| 28 | Plato’s Republic | FI174AJ |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | dr. L.A. Joosse | | Onderwijsvorm | werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | essay | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 29 | Policy Seminar 1 | FI174SEMP1 |
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| 30 | Policy Seminar 2 | FI174SEMP2 |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | dr. A.T. Schmidt | | Onderwijsvorm | werkcollege, workshop | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 31 | Power and Leadership | PSMAB-7 |
| In deze cursus worden de meest recente inzichten met betrekking tot de belangrijkste onderzoeksthema’s op het gebied van macht en leiderschap in organisaties behandeld. Onderwerpen die aan de orde komen zijn: effecten van macht op gedrag en waarneming, de 'donkere' kant van macht en leiderschap, de mogelijkheden en beperkingen van charismatisch en transformationeel leiderschap, persoonskenmerken van effectieve leiders, de relatie tussen emoties en leiderschap, leider visie en retoriek. |
| Faculteit | Gedrags- en MaatschappijWetenschappen | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B.M. Wisse | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B.M. Wisse | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | schriftelijk tentamen (essay), schriftelijk tentamen (meerkeuze) | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 32 | Privacy and Surveillance | FI174TS |
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| 33 | Responsible Finance and Investing | EBM071A05 |
| This course focuses on the role of non-financial attributes in production, especially the interaction between financial and social/environmental performance of firms, in particular financial institutions, and the impact of this interaction on finance and investment decisions at the level of these firms and with respect to the investment portfolio. As to financing, it especially is appropriate pricing that will be discussed; as to investing, we investigate the impact of screening on performance. We highlight the costs and benefits of managing non-financial attributes and go into their pricing and into the consequences of inappropriate pricing. Student will be required to work on projects in which they try to come to grips with responsibility in financing and investing. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L.J.R. Scholtens | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. L.J.R. Scholtens | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en), schriftelijk tentamen met meerkeuzevragen, schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students will have a BSc degree in Economics and/or Business, a background in Finance and a keen interest in both Environmental and Social issues and in Banking, Finance and Investing. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Ellie Jelsema, phone: +31 (0)50 3633685, e-mail: e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 34 | RS: IPE of Global Financial Markets | LYX084M10 |
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| Faculteit | Letteren | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | dr. G.W. Fuller | | Onderwijsvorm | werkcollege, zelfstudie (begeleid) | | Toetsvorm | presentatie, schriftelijk tentamen, schriftelijke opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 10 |
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| 35 | The Responsibilities | FI174FH |
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| 36 | Theories of networks and sustainable cooperation | SOMASN02 |
Social networks are inextricably linked to almost any aspect of human life. Some even claim that we live in a network society. It is therefore not surprising that meanwhile there seems to be a social network explanation for almost anything, from obesity to revolutions. But what exactly is a network explanation? Despite the widespread use of the term “network theory, there is no coherent framework that would qualify as such.
The main objective of this course is to systematically review the theoretical foundation of current social network research, disentangle its major assumptions, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and assess its explanatory power in relation to other approaches. Theories of cooperation will be used as an exemplary case for this purpose.
The course is structured into three major sections. The first section provides an introduction into the foundations of structuralist explanations, and how they differ from other major theoretical paradigms. It reviews the theoretical micro-foundations behind the initiation, maintenance, and decay, of cooperative social relations and their outcomes. And it develops a conceptual model that will guide analysis in the subsequent parts of the course.
The second section analyzes the role of social networks for different levels of analysis, ranging from the individual to the population level of societies. Here, key phenomena and “outcomes” for four specific levels and their relation to networks are discussed. At the level of the individual, we examine the link between personal networks and important characteristics of individuals during different phases of their life course. How important is an individual’s social network when it comes to health and well-being, income, or success and failure in other domains of life? Conversely, how do such characteristics shape an individual’s social network?
At the level of natural groups and communities, we examine the interrelationship between social networks and group level phenomena, like different forms of collective action (e.g. joining cooperatives). What role do social networks play in getting and keeping collective action going? In turn, how does such group level cooperation impact the social network of its members?
At the level of organizations, we examine the role of networks for vital processes and outcomes within and between formal organizations, and in markets. How do informal networks impact knowledge sharing, prosocial behavior, or performance of teams, departments, and whole organizations? Do informal networks make inter-organizational cooperation more successful? And how do formal organizational structures affect the informal ties in and between organizations?
At the level of populations and large-scale collectivities, like nation states, we have a closer look at how social networks help us to better understand societal level phenomena, like segregation, inequality, or opinion dynamics?
The third section takes stock and attempts to synthesize the findings obtained during the previous steps. What does a network lens add to our understanding of individual, group, and societal level phenomena, in particular sustainable cooperation? What are the ingredients of a good “Theory of Networks”? |
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| 37 | Theories of PPE | FI174PPET |
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| Faculteit | Wijsbegeerte | | Voertaal | Engels | | Docent(en) | | | Onderwijsvorm | hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | essay, schriftelijke opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 |
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| 38 | Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan | FI174LN |
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| 39 | Trade, Environment and Growth | EBM097A05 |
| This course (for which some basic knowledge of matrix algebra is indispensable) applies input-output analysis to issues on trade, on environment, and on growth. For the production of commodities and services, industries depend on other industries for their intermediate products. More and more, such linkages between industries cross borders. Input-output analysis is a tool that takes such interdependencies in the production structure into full account. It has been applied to a wide variety of topics, ranging from agricultural and development economics to disciplines dealing with energy and environmental issues. The course will focus on three such topics. Typical questions are the following. How much high-skilled labor in the US is involved in satisfying the demand for cars by households in Australia, reflecting trade in production factors? What is the greenhouse gas footprint of China, or how large are the Chinese "exports" of greenhouse gas emissions? What percentage of the growth in German GDP between 1995 and 2009 was due to the increased household consumption in the rest of the EU? To analyze these questions, the World Input-Output Database will be used. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B. Los | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. H.W.A. Dietzenbacherprof. dr. B. Los | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges, practica, zelfstudie | | Toetsvorm | individueel tentamen, opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students with a BSc degree in Economics & Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research (or a comparable degree). Some basic knowledge of matrix algebra is indispensable for this course. An indication for a sufficient background is Chapters 15 and 16 in Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis (4th edition) by Sydstaeter, Hammond and Strom, which is taught in the second year course Matrix Analysis and Optimization. | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: b.los@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 363 7317, DUI 547 Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl; +31 (0)50 363 3458, DUI 536 |
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