Veranstaltungen
Lecture
Economics of European Integration
- Name in diploma supplement
- Economics of European Integration
- Organisational Unit
- Lehrstuhl für VWL, insb. Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen
- Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Volker Clausen
- Cycle
- irregular
- SPW
- 2
- Language
- English
- Explanation for irregular cycle
- Die Veranstaltung wird einmalig im Sommersemester 2025 angeboten.
- Participants at most
- no limit
- Participants
Preliminary knowledge
Basic knowledge of economics, as covered in the introductory economics course.
Abstract
This module examines the microeconomic foundations of European integration, from its historical origins to the policies shaping today’s EU. It explores how trade liberalization, competition policy and factor market integration have influenced economic development and market dynamics across member states. Key topics include tariff regulations, labor mobility, regional policy and the role of state aid and agriculture in integration. By studying these processes, students will gain a deeper understanding of how economic policies drive European integration and affect businesses, workers and consumers.
Contents
- Historical and institutional foundations of European integration
- Market integration, trade policy and economic geography
- Labor markets, migration and sectoral policies
- EU competition, state aid regulation and regulatory policies
Literature
- Baldwin, R. and Wyplosz, C. (2022) The Economics of European Integration 7e (7th ed.), McGraw-Hill UK Higher Ed.
- Neal, L. (2007) The Economics of Europe and the European Union, Cambridge University Press
Teaching concept
The course are organized as lectures with an additional class. The class comprises problem sets and interactive discussions.