Faculty of Economics and Management

Courselist Winterterm 2015/2016

List of offered courses

Bachelor

Lecture Field of Studies ECTS Type of Class Name

Anglo-American Law Law 3 Lecture Peter Rott

European Economics Economics 6 Lecture Nataliya Kusa

European Law Law 3 Lecture Peter Rott

International Income Distribution Analysis

Economics 6 Lecture/ seminar Christian Toft

Legal and Business English Law 3 Seminar Alison Franklin

Public Economics Economics 6 Lecture Ivo Bischoff

Strategies and Practices in International Directmarketing

Business Studies 6 Seminar Katrin Zulauf

Supply Chain Management Business Studies 6 Lecture/ seminar Stefan Seuring-Stella

The Economics of Air Transportation: Theory and Quantitative Analyses

Methods/ Economics 6 Seminar Vahidin Jeleskovic

Master Lecture Field of Studies ECTS Type of Class Name Corporate Law/EU company law Law 3 Lecture Martina Deckert

Economics of Entrepreneurship Economics 6 Lecture Guido Bünstorf

Energy Economics Economics 6 Lecture / Seminar Heike Wetzel

Evidence-based Economics

Methods/ Economics 6 Lecture Stephan Bruns

Evolutionary Economics Economics 3 Seminar Guido Bünstorf

Experimental Economics Economics 6 Lecture / Seminar Elina Khachatryan

Field Experiments in Economics Economics 6 Lecture Igor Asanov

Intermediate Public Economics Economics 6 Lecture Ivo Bischoff

International Climate Policy Economics 6 Seminar Astrid Dannenberg

Microeconometrics Methods/ Economics 6 Lecture Andreas Ziegler

Microeconomics with Calculus Economics 6 Frédéric Blaeschke

Philosophy of Economics Business Studies 6 Lecture / Tutorial Christian Schubert

Recent Developments in Forecasting Methods with Empirical Applications

Business Studies/ Methods

6 Seminar Vahidin Jeleskovic

Research Methods in Business: Qualitative Management Research

Methods/ Business Studies 6 Seminar / Block

course Inan Ince

Retail Supply Chain Management

Business Studies 6 Block seminar Kristina Petljak

Social Policy Economics 6 Lecture/ seminar Holger Bonin

Anglo-American Law

Lecture Law 3 ECTS Exam Peter Rott

Thu 10:00-12:00 weekly 21.10.2015-10.02.2016

Introduction to the main features, the structure and the practice of the anglo-american legal systems; history and methodology of common law and case law; differences between anglo-american and continental legal systems

Corporate Law/EU company law

Lecture Law 3 ECTS Exam Martina Deckert

Block – Dates will be announced

Pre-requisites

This course is available for master students. In addition, it is open to Erasmus exchange students who are master students in their home country. Basic knowledge of EU law and company law is necessary to be able to participate in this course.

The course is taught in English. All participants should be able to discuss on legal issues in English.

Contents

The course offers an introduction to European company law.

It covers the following subjects:

- Introduction to European and comparative company law

- Corporate restructuring and mobility

- competition of rules

- European business forms

- Corporate governance: boards and shareholder rights

The course focuses on primary and secondary EU-legislation, case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and legislation of relevant jurisdictions.

Literature

For the exam, students need to study the mandatory reading material indicated in advance.

The Economics of Air Transportation:Theory and Quantitative Analyses

Seminar Economics/ Methods

6 ECTS Term paper and

presentation

Vahidin Jeleskovic

Mon 12:00 - 16:00 weekly 19.10.2015 - 08.02.2016

Seminar Content:

This course covers the economics of air transport (airports, airlines and air traffic controls) and the quantitative practices used in the industry.

The study of production and cost function lays the basis for answering practical policy questions including governance structure and competition in the industry.

An extensive literature review serves as background for understanding the main policy issues of the air transport industry (like horizontal and vertical organization of the industry, the organization of the value chain of airlines, airports, and ATC, , and the role of governments in the industry.

A special focus will then be given to airports, where an already existing database will be updated and used in various policy oriented case studies.

Learning Outcomes

In this seminar, the students will

- understand the economics of airports, airlines and ATC - be able to work with a database including financial, traffic and technical

variables estimate cost and/or production functions of airports as a basis for policy discussion

- estimate demand functions for air transport and generate pricing policies - analyze the difficulties regional airports face with regard to scale and

cost disadvantages - understand the role of non-aviation services at main airports - write a term paper on a policy issue with quantitative applications based

on a key publication. - present their work.

Methods of Teaching and Learning

- Interactive lessons and presentations - Group work

Required Reading (to be updated)

Jeleskovic, V, Müller, J., Ülku, T.: How scale and institutional setting explain the costs of small airports? An application of spatial regression analysis

Morrison, S.A., 1983. Estimation of long-run prices and investment levels for airport runways. Research in Transportation Economics 1, 103–113.

Martin-Cejas, R.R., 2002. An approximation to the productive efficiency of the Spanish airports network through a deterministic cost frontier. Journal of Air Transport Management 8 (4), 233–238.

Low, J.M., Tang, L.C., 2006. Factor substitution and complementarity in the Asia airport industry. Journal of Air Transport Management 12 (5), 261–266.

Oum, T.H., Yan, J., Yu, C., 2008. Ownership forms matter for airport efficiency: A stochastic frontier investigation of worldwide airports. Journal of Urban Economics 64 (2), 422–435.

Martín, J.C., Rodríguez-Déniz, H., Voltes-Dorta, A., 2013. Determinants of airport cost flexibility in a context of economic recession. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 57, 70–84.

5. Type of assessment (to be announced)

Economics of Entrepreneurship

Lecture

Economics 6 ECTS Guido Bünstorf

Mon 12:00 - 16:00 weekly 12.10.2015 – 08.02.2016

Entrepreneurship is a major driving force in dynamic economies and an important objective of policy makers worldwide. Following decades of virtual neglect of the topic, the last years have seen a surge of research on entrepreneurship in economics as well as related fields such as management, psychology and geography. This course will provide an introduction to the essential economic theories and empirical studies analyzing the phenomenon of entrepreneurship. The course agenda covers a broad range of topics including determinants of new venture creation, the financing of entrepreneurship, business performance, the economic relevance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship policies. The lectures will combine overviews of the respective topics with detailed discussions of the methods and findings of exemplary studies

Energy Economics

Lecture/ Seminar

Economics 6 ECTS Exam or term paper +

presentation

Heike Wetzel

Tue 14:00 – 18:00 weekly 20.10.2015-09.02.2016

The course examines the economics of markets for a number of energy sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, electricity and renewables. It discusses aspects of energy demand and efficiency, energy taxes, regulation and public policies for greenhouse gas emission control.

European Economics

Lecture Economics 6 ECTS Exam Nathaliya Kusa

Thu 10:00 - 14:00 weekly 15.10.2015 - 11.02.2016

This course provides an introduction to economic and political integration in the European Union. The course agenda covers a wide range of topics including the evolution of the EU; its main institutions (e.g. European Parliament and European Central Bank), market, monetary and policy integration, the perspectives of the EU as well as business activities in the EU. Some sessions will be held by guest speakers. To acquire credits, students have to pass a final exam (Klausur).

European Law

Lecture Law 3 ECTS Exam Peter Rott

Tue 08:00 - 10:00 weekly 20.10.2015 – 09.02.2016

Introduction to EU law and European integration; main features of EU law, in particular fundamental freedoms and fundamental rights; main features of harmonization or approximation of laws, in particular in EU private and economic law.

Evidence-based Economics

Lecture and

exercises

Methods/ Economics

6 ECTS Presentation Stephan Bruns

Tue 14:00 - 16:00 weekly 20.10.2015 – 09.02.2016

Wed 12:00-14:00 weekly 21.10.2015 – 10.02.2016

This lecture deals with the reliability and credibility of causal inferences in empirical economics. We discuss experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational research designs as well as approaches that enhance the credibility of observational research designs, such as sensitivity analysis, specification testing, and meta-regressions. The aim of this lecture is to enable students to evaluate the reliability of causal inferences given a specific research question and research design. The lecture is complemented by an exercise that provides an introduction to the statistical software R as well as illustrative examples.

The course requires a good knowledge of basic econometrics and statistics.

Evolutionary Economics

Seminar Economics 3 ECTS Guido Bünstorf

Mon 16:00-18:00 weekly 19.10.2015 – 18.02.2016

Evolutionary economics is a general heterodox approach to economics. It encompasses a number of contributions that emphasize development processes and often draw on evolutionary theories from biology. Starting from classic works by Veblen, Schumpeter and others, evolutionary economists have produced a substantial body of theoretical and empirical work addressing a wide variety of economic topics including, but not limited to, innovation and growth. In this course, we will discuss both the conceptual foundations of evolutionary economics and selected applications to specific economic issues. WARNING: This will be a reading-intensive course. We expect participants to have read the mandatory reading for each session (two articles or book chapters per week) and to actively participate in the classroom discussion. In addition, each participant will give an introductory presentation about one of the course topics. This presentation should also take the complementary reading for the respective session into account (where provided). To keep the workload manageable, written assignments will be kept to a minimum.

Experimental Economics

Lecture/ Seminar

Economics 6 ECTS Elina Khachatryan

Block beginning of April 2016

Introductory session 26.02.2015 19:00-22:00

Students can register to the course by writing an email to the lecturer!

Students will be accepted to the course on the "fist come first serve" basis, as long as there are still places available.

Field Experiments in Economics

Lecture Economics 6 ECTS Igor Asanov

Mo 16:00 - 18:00 weekly 19.10.2015 - 08.02.2016

Fr 12:00 - 14:00 weekly 23.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Intermediate Public Economics

Lecture/ exercises

Economics 6 ECTS Ivo Bischoff

Mon 14:00 -18:00 weekly 19.10.2015 – 08.02.2016

The course covers essential concepts in Public Economics (public goods, taxation, federalism, political economy). A special focus rests on the application of graphical and analytical tools. The application of these tools is trained in exercise session. In addition, we will work through empirical studies on selected concepts. Basic readings Tresch, R. W. (2014). Public Finance - A Normative Approach, 3rd edition, Oxford. Hindriks, J. and Mylse, G. D. (2013). Intermediate Public Economics 2nd edition, Cambridge, Mass.

International Climate Policy

Seminar Economics 6 ECTS Term paper + presentation

Astrid Dannenberg

Tue 14:00 - 18:00 weekly 20.10.2015 – 09.02.2016

Climate change is the most challenging international policy problem that exists today. The seminar consists of two parts. In the first part we will look at the most basic questions about climate policy. What should be done about climate change? This question requires an understanding of the science, impacts, technological options, economics, instruments, and ethics of climate change policy. Another important question is what can be done about climate change? This question requires an understanding of the public goods and international relations aspects of climate change policy. The seminar will provide a framework and knowledge as regards to these questions. In the second part of the seminar, the students will be required to apply this knowledge and prepare a term paper. Every student will be required to present the paper and initiate a discussion in class. The seminar will help students to better understand the challenge imposed by global climate change and assess the ongoing international climate negotiations.

International Income Distribution Analysis

Lecture/ seminar/ exercises

Economics 6 ECTS Exam+ presentation + summary

Christian Toft

Fri 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 16.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Course Objectives This course provides an introduction to the empirical analysis of income distribution with particular emphasis on the practical application of theoretical and statistical concepts and on the principles of data analysis. The advantages and disadvantages of different empirical methods, the properties of different inequality and poverty measures, and the basis and significance of different international and German data sets are treated. The role of different income sources, including market income and wealth, and the redistributive effects of government taxes and transfers will be treated in some detail as will recent international trends in the development of inequality and poverty. In the second part of the course we go into detail with some of the latest empirical studies on the topic published by amongst others the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank. Performance requirements ( Leistungsanforderungen ) "Written Exam" (Klausur) & "Presentation with Written Summary" (Referat mit schriftlicher Ausarbeitung) - Details are to follow. Oral exams and essays (Hausarbeiten) cannot be offered for capacity reasons. Participants are expected to participate actively in the course sessions. It is expected and essential that participants take part in the first introductory meeting. Students who would like to join the course at a later date are required to contact the instructor in his office to register for the course. It is a prerequisite for participation and for the admission to the exam that you are registered as an active participant.

Legal and Business English

Seminar Law 3 ECTS See description

Alison Franklin

Fri 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 16.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Fri 08:30 - 12:00 every 14 days 16.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Fri 12:00 - 16:00 weekly 16.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Mon 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 19.10.2015 - 08.02.2016

Mon 08:30 - 12:00 14tägl 19.10.2015 - 08.02.2016

Wed 14:00 - 18:00 weekly 21.10.2015 - 10.02.2016

Thu 16:00 - 20:00 weekly 22.10.2015 - 11.02.2016

Fri 08:30 - 12:00 every 14 days 23.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Mon 08:30 - 12:00 every 14 days 26.10.2015 - 08.02.2016

Teaching Form: Seminar, every two weeks, 4 UE á 45 minutes over 2 semesters. Intended Learning Outcomes: The aim of this course is to prepare students for academic study in business law in the English language. We focus on the language skills a student of business law needs. The subject should enable students to understand the relationship between language and law and how they work together in professional settings. Required Academic Performance: Preparation of seminar, regular “active” attendance (see Language Centre „Terms and Conditions,“ in particular max. tolerated absence!), active participation in discussion and group work, presentation of

group work results and, where applicable, completion of tasks/activities in Moodle (course no. to be announced). Course participants are expected to work through the prescribed readings/tasks in advance of each session and be prepared to discuss their answers in the relevant seminar. Assessment Methods: · Oral: a presentation, usually in one of the sessions in our summer semester (minimum 10 minutes speaking time per candidate, maximum 15 minutes) – weighting 20 % · Listening: a listening comprehension test (approx. 45 minutes) in the last session of each course (in the summer semester) - weighting 25 % · Final examination (120 minutes): ”reading comprehension and composition” at the end of the summer semester – weighting 45 % · Continuous Assessment based on active contribution in class and submission of one assignment usually between the winter and summer semester (see also Required Academic Performance) – weighting 10 %

Microeconometrics

Lecture/ exercises

Methods/ Economics

6 ECTS Exam Andreas Ziegler

Thu 14:00 - 18:00 weekly 15.10.2015 – 11.02.2016

Mon 18:00 - 20:00 weekly 19.10.2015 - 08.02.2016 (exercise with Stata)

This direction of econometrics examines cross-sectional micro data, i.e. data from persons, households, firms, but also from regions, countries, or even supermarket-scanner data. Empirical analyses with microdata and thus microeconometrics are often not based on quantitative continuous dependent variables with an unrestricted range, but on other types of dependent variables, i.e. qualitative (categorial) variables as well as quantitative variables which are not continuous or with a restricted range. This course pro-vides an overview of the most important estimation methods and test procedures in selected microeconometric models. The focus will be on the practical application of the main concepts by analyzing real datasets using the statistical software Stata. Thus, the course consists of two parts, i.e. a lecture part and an integrated computer course.

Microeconometrics with Calculus

Economics 6 ECTS Frédéric Blaeschke

Tu 14:00 - 16:00 weekly 13.10.2015 - 09.02.2016

Fr 08:00 - 10:00 weekly 16.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

Especially for international students and Economic Behavior and Governance students.

Philosophy of Economics

Lecture / tutorial

Business Studies

6 ECTS Presentation + term paper

Christian Schubert

Wed 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 14.10.2015 – 10.02.2016

Block 08:00 - 18:00 25.02.2016 - 26.02.2016

This course discusses topical issues concerning both the methodological foundations and the normative implications of modern economics, with a particular focus on the "behavioral turn" in economic theorizing. Topics include falsification, the nature of explanation, Friedmans instrumentalism, but also libertarian paternalism, welfare versus justice and the morality of markets." Recommended literature: J. Reiss, Philosophy of Economics, 2013.

Public Economics

Lecture / exercises

Economics 6 ECTS Exam Ivo Bischoff

Thu 14:00 - 18:00 weekly 15.10.2015 – 11.02.2016

Outline A. Introduction Part I: Public Expenditures B. Public goods – a brief review C. Public goods: How to measure the demand for public goods D. Income distribution E. Government expenditures: selected topics F. Political economy Part II: Public Revenues G. Introduction to the theory of taxation H. Tax incidence I. Equity in taxation J. Taxation and efficiency K. Public Deficits Part III: Fiscal Federalism L. Theory of fiscal federalism M. Funding local public good production Please note: 1) The course consists of lectures and exercise sessions. 2) You do not need to register for the course ex ante. Just come to the first session. 3) You are expected to prepare for the lectures based the suggested readings (see below). 4) For the exercise sessions, you are expected to prepare the assignments provided beforehand. 5) The assignments and the slides for the course are provided via Moodle. The moodle platform is also used to communicate all news concerning this course. 6) To receive 6 credits, you need to pass the final exam. 7) We strongly advise you to participate in the lectures and exercise sessions though participation is not obligatory.

Recent Developments in Forecasting Methods with Empirical Applications

Seminar Methods/ Economics

6 ECTS Term paper Vahidin Jeleskovic

Tue 12:00 – 16:00 weekly 20.10.2015 – 09.02.2016

Recent developments in forecasting methods state that a better forecast can be achieved rather through the combination of different models than by the use of one individual model. Many theoretical and empirical studies have indeed shown that certain application of different combinations so-called “model-averaging” of individual models can dominate individual forecasts in many different areas of economics and finance. In one such model-averaging, each individual forecasting model is represented in the final forecast combination with certain weights which have to be estimated. Consequently, numerous methods have been proposed for the estimation of optimal weights in model-averaging that can be constant or varying with time. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the theory of optimal forecast combination and to allow students to become familiar with it. After that, a statistics-software (such as Matlab, R, GAUSS, STATA or EViews) will be introduced through a practical application of model-averaging so that students can carry out an empirical project on the basis of certain empirical data. In the empirical part of the course, the focus is placed on the forecasting variables from the real economy – that is mainly the GDP, financial market data (both monthly and daily data, as well as so-called intraday data) and interbank credit-market. In addition, the subprime crisis has shown that there are certain not-well-working mechanisms between the real economy (GDP) and financial market which both may also be connected over interbank credit-market. Therefore a special focus in the context of optimal forecasts will be placed on the analysis and forecasts of the effects of mechanisms that connect real economy and financial market via interbank credit-market. Students have to choose a topic for the application of model-averaging and, most at the end of the first part of the course present their research topic. In this first presentation, students need to explain which is the variable of interest as well as the methods for the optimal forecast combination for this variable. Moreover, it should be clearly presented and show how this survey would be conducted

and how to apply a certain software for these purposes. Last, students shell share their thoughts with others in a sense what may show concrete benefits for theoretical or empirical research to be expected from their empirical project. The end of the semester is then followed by the second part of the course to the extent of two days with the second part of the presentation in which finale results and outlook will be presented. Until the first of August, the final seminar work should be finished and submitted

Research Methods in Business: Qualitative Management Research

Seminar/ block

course

Methods/ Business Studies

6 ECTS Presentation + term paper

Inan Ince

Tue 09:00 - 16:00 29.09.2015 - 29.09.2015 Wed 10:00 - 14:00 30.09.2015 - 30.09.2015 Thu 10:00 - 16:00 01.10.2015 - 01.10.2015 Wed 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 21.10.2015 - 10.02.2016 Thu 18:30 - 22:30 05.11.2015 - 05.11.2015 Thu 18:30 - 22:30 03.12.2015 - 03.12.2015 Thu 18:30 - 22:30 07.01.2016 - 07.01.2016 Thu 18:30 - 22:30 28.01.2016 - 28.01.2016 Information and Registration : • All participants need to register for the ”exam” in the HISPOS-System • Registration deadline for the exam is October 14, 2015 . • The registration is binding ! If you are registered and do not participate (i.e., do not hand in an assignment at the end of the seminar) you will receive a ”fail” grade . More information will be given in the first session on October 13, 2015. These terms are non-negotiable! Content: The seminar deals with the basics of qualitative-empirical research in business studies. A wide range of topics such as the nature of qualitative research, different sources of data, handling of data and qualitative data analysis, quality criteria in qualitative research, different research approaches and concepts and so on will be covered. Students will learn how to distinguish good quality research from mediocre approaches and how to avoid pitfalls. After the introductory week (where we will introduce and discuss all the above-mentioned issues) you will apply the new knowledge in your own qualitative research project. The topic will be ”Hybrid Business Models” (i.e., business models that holistically embrace the concept of sustainable value creation in an innovative way). You will analyze qualitative empirical data by developing a coding scheme from literature and applying it to existing interview material. In this process, you will conduct different steps of a qualitative study and illustrate your findings in a written assignment, which will be presented in class.

Examination: Written assignment on a qualitative research project (Topic: ”Hybrid Business Models”) which includes analyzing qualitative empirical data (interviews) and conducting different steps of a qualitative study, presentation of your results in class

Retail Supply Chain Management

Block seminar

Supply Chain

Management

6 ECTS Assignment, presentation

and exam

Kristina Petljak

Thu 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 22.10.2015 – 27.11.2015

Fri 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 23.10.2015 – 27.11.2015

Contact: kpetljak@efzg.hr Course content: Retailing is exciting, dynamic and extraordinary diverse. Part 1 introduces you to the world of retailing, beginning with the retailer's role and the value they create in the supply chain. Afterwards, you will see the impact of the retailing on national economy and the social and economic significance of retailing. Part 1 describes the structure of retailing and supply chains around the world, based on the latest data gathered from IGD, Euromonitor and Deloitte.

Part 2 describes types of retailers. Firstly, you will be introduced to retailers' characteristics, such as, type of merchandise, variety of assortment, services offered, prices and the cost of offering breadth and depth of merchandise and services. Afterwards, a classification/categorization of retailers will be presented to you, from food retailers, general merchandise retailers to nonstore retailers and service retailing, as an special part of retailing. Also, you will be explained different types of ownerships, such as independent single-store establishments, corporate retail chains and franchising.

Part 3 explains retail supply chain. Students need to understand the retail supply chain since it is the key for achieving long term competitive advantage. In this part the difference between retail and manufacturing supply chain will be explained and special focus will be given to the explanation of the category and format specific chains.

In Part 4 we will discuss the merchandise planning process. We will explain the process of category management and merchandise budgeting, together with assortment and space management issues and retail pricing.

In Part 5, we will elaborate on retail logistics; retail distribution and replenishment as well as contemporary issues of greening/sustainability in the retail supply chain.

In Part 6, we will shortly introduce information technology for retail, such as RFID, retail ERP, retail analytics, point of sale solutions, mobile applications and other emerging retail technologies.

Students who take this course will be able to: 1. define retailing and understand the importance of retailing for the economy; 2. understand why retail supply chain is the source of competitive advantage; 3. evaluate, discuss and compare different category and format specific supply

chains; 4. understand and if necessary, apply merchandise planning process; 5. feel comfortable around issues connected with retail logistics process; 6. apply the newest technologies and understand the newest trends in the

retail supply chain.

Part of the course will be dedicated to introducing students to the sources of information about retailing, retail trade publications and web sites, retail trade

associations, retail specialisation, scientific and professional retail journals and hot topics regarding career in retailing and retail supply chain management.

Teaching methods: The course will utilise a combination of teaching methods including lectures and interaction between the students and the lecturer, group discussions, case studies; assignments, student presentations and readings. Additional material may be introduced by the lecturer via PowerPoint slides and postings on Blackboard, with practical examples from the business world of retail and retail supply chain management. Student participation and interaction are highly encouraged and expected. Prerequisites: None. Examination methods: Assessment for this course will have four components:

1. personal contribution based on in-class participation (5%), which will be graded objectively based on active participation in in-class discussions, case studies, article discussions, in-class exercises.

2. written individual assignment (2*2,5%=5%), you have to choose two individual written assignments from six offered.

3. team presentation (20%), groups of students will be assigned the task of presenting management of different retail supply chains of selected food or non-food retailers.

4. final exam (70%), final exam will consist of definition questions, multiple choice questions, short answer questions. It will be closed book and closed notes.

Social Policy

Lecture/ seminar

Economics 6 ECTS Presentation and term paper

Holger Bonin

Wed 10:00 - 14:00 weekly 21.10.2015 – 12.02.2016

Social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues. It might also be described as governmental actions that affect the well-being of members of a society through shaping the distribution of and access to goods and resources in that society. Social policy aims to improve human welfare and to meet human needs for education, health, housing and social security. Social policy analysis is an applied subject concerned with guidelines for the changing, maintenance or creation of living conditions that are conducive to human welfare. The course looks at the idea of social welfare and its relationship to politics and the society. It also considers detailed issues on policy and administration of social services. It consists of two parts, a lecture part during the first half of the semester (Oct-Dec), and a 2-day-seminar at the end of the winter term. The topics of seminar will be announced at the start of the semester. Each participant is required to give a short presentation during the seminar, and to prepare a term paper to be submitted by March 15, 2016. After an introduction to the scopes and aims of social policy, the lecture will cover the economic theory of state intervention and public vs. private insurance. Next, the lecture looks at different risks that can generate a need to offer some kind of public insurance. In particular, we will discuss how to (best) deal with the risks of longevity, health, non-employment, and children. This leads us to the fields of statutory pension insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, social welfare, and family related policies. Recommended textbook: Nicolas Barr (2012), Economics of the Welfare State, Fifth Edition, Oxford University Press.

Strategies and Practices in International Directmarketing

Seminar Business Studies

6 ECTS Katrin Zulauf

Tue 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 20.10.2015 – 09.02.2016

Dear students, the concept of the International Direct Marketing seminar is to develop a textbook focused on Direct Marketing, which may be published in the web or publishing house. We are working in seven groups of four students on the following content: • International Marketing • Decisions for Internationalization • Strategies of Internationalization • Culture • Analyzing Consumer Behavior in Foreign Markets • The International Marketing-Mix • International Customer Relations Management • BOP: Direct Marketing from a Different Perspective • Future Trends in Direct Marketing We have a preparatory meeting at the October 08th 2014 (10:00-11:00 in room 2305, Diagonale 12). Please write a one page motivation letter for participating in this project and send it to zulauf@wirtschaft.uni-kassel.de until October 06th 2014.

Supply Chain Management

Lecture/ seminar

Supply Chain

Management

6 ECTS Stefan Seuring-Stella

Mon 08:00 - 12:00 weekly 19.10.2015 - 12.02.2016

The unit consists of lectures covering the following topics: - Introduction to terminology - Supply chain and operations strategy - Theoretical foundations of supply chain management - Supply chain processes - Supplier selection and evaluation - Logistics and distribution management - Supply chain performance and management control - Supply chain risk management - Sustainable supply chain management Thereby, the lectures extend knowledge on purchasing, operations and logistics management. The lectures will be based on current research publication on supply chain management. So readings will be assigned each week. As a further mode of student involvement, each student will have to present at least one paper summary in class.