The students are able to characterize the specific role of emerging economies in the world economy. They know about stylized processes of (financial) development, about mechanisms of financial crises, the foundation and policy issues of microfinance, and the impact of individual characteristics on financial behavior.
Organization: The module “Emerging Markets” consists of a lecture plus a seminar. The lecture is conducted 4 hours per week during the first half of the semester. The seminar takes place on two days in January 2022. This course, in particular the seminar part, takes place in person, if this is possible according to regulations.
Time etc.: The seminar language is English. It takes place either at Humboldt-Universität or the DIW Berlin (Mohrenstr. 58) on two days (Thur/Fri). Most likely days are January 27 – 28, 2022. Please, keep these days reserved.
Organization: The module “Emerging Markets” consists of a lecture plus a seminar. The lecture is conducted 4 hours per week during the first half of the semester. The seminar takes place on two days in January 2022. This course, in particular the seminar part, takes place in person, if this is possible according to regulations.
Time etc.: The seminar language is English. It takes place either at Humboldt-Universität or the DIW Berlin (Mohrenstr. 58) on two days (Thur/Fri). Most likely days are January 27 – 28, 2022. Please, keep these days reserved.
This year the seminar topic is "Crises, coping strategies and innovation in emerging markets".
Total requirements:
- Attendance at lecture, submission of special work performance;
- Attendance at seminar, submission of special work performance (term paper), presentation about the term paper (30 minutes)
- Grading: depends on presentation; special work performances must be passed
Semester: WiSe 2021/22