The primary course content is to write a thesis which will be discussed and scrutinized at a seminar. The student is also expected to participate in the thesis seminars as well as scrutinize and discuss another thesis in the field. The writing of the thesis is guided by one or more thesis supervisors. The content of the thesis is decided by the chosen topic. At the start of the course seminars areThe primary course content is to write a thesis which will be discussed and scrutinized at a seminar. The student is also expected to participate in the thesis seminars as well as scrutinize and discuss another thesis in the field. The writing of the thesis is guided by one or more thesis supervisors. The content of the thesis is decided by the chosen topic. At the start of the course seminars are

Over the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing eOver the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing e

This course studies historical processes of growth, convergence and divergence in the global economy over the past two centuries. Two major approaches are applied. One takes its point of departure in theories of economic growth, basically on the role of capital and labour and the level of technology. The first generation of formal models, in the 1950s, predicted a convergence in income levels in tThis course studies historical processes of growth, convergence and divergence in the global economy over the past two centuries. Two major approaches are applied. One takes its point of departure in theories of economic growth, basically on the role of capital and labour and the level of technology. The first generation of formal models, in the 1950s, predicted a convergence in income levels in t

The course consists of two parts: (1) Demographic methods and (2) Theories and evidence on global demographic transitions in an historical perspective. In the first part, basic demographic measures and concepts are discussed, such as demographic rates, the lexis diagram, life tables, fertility, nuptiality, and mortality measures. In the second part, the long-term demographic development in the worThe course consists of two parts: (1) Demographic methods and (2) Theories and evidence on global demographic transitions in an historical perspective. In the first part, basic demographic measures and concepts are discussed, such as demographic rates, the lexis diagram, life tables, fertility, nuptiality, and mortality measures. In the second part, the long-term demographic development in the wor

This course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two parThis course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two par

This course covers several areas of innovation economics, such as their characteristics, their driving forces of innovation and how innovation affects economic growth. It covers several sub-themes, such as: Market structures and innovation - describes how competitive structures and imperfect competition may induce innovation in different industries. Institutions and innovation - drawing This course covers several areas of innovation economics, such as their characteristics, their driving forces of innovation and how innovation affects economic growth. It covers several sub-themes, such as: Market structures and innovation - describes how competitive structures and imperfect competition may induce innovation in different industries. Institutions and innovation - drawing

The first part of the course is an overview of the population debate over the past 50 years and its intellectual roots. This part includes theories explaining both the influence of population growth on economic, social, and environmental development and vice-versa. Examples are given, showing how the theories have been used to explain the historical development of population and living standards sThe first part of the course is an overview of the population debate over the past 50 years and its intellectual roots. This part includes theories explaining both the influence of population growth on economic, social, and environmental development and vice-versa. Examples are given, showing how the theories have been used to explain the historical development of population and living standards s

Kursens innehåll presenteras genom en kombination av undervisning, litteratur och lärandeverktyg utvecklade av instruktörerna. Modern ekonomisk tillväxt karaktäriseras av att levnadsstandarden kan fortsätta att stiga, trots befolkningsökning. Detta brott med den historiska normen inträffade först under de senaste tre århundradena. Även om vi vet att teknisk förändring är central för denna utveckliThe content of the course is presented through a combination of teaching, literature and learning tools developed by the instructors. Modern economic growth is often represented by the idea that living standards can continue to rise, despite population growth. This break with the historical norm only occurred within the last three centuries. While we know that technological change is central to th

The course examines the impact of demographic change on the social and economic fabric of society, with a focus on issues of importance to today's policymakers. The impact of population aging will be examined in detail, as will the possible benefits / pitfalls of migration as a potential solution to population aging. The course will also examine the impacts of demographic change on individuals, th

Fokus ligger på humankapitalbildning, brett definierad, och utbildningens roll i ekonomin och politiken med historiska, jämförande och aktuella perspektiv. Ämnen inkluderar teorin om humankapital, utbildningens roll för ekonomisk tillväxt och inkomstfördelning samt för individuella karriärer och familjebildning, och jämlikhet ur olika aspekter. Kursen relaterar till ämnen på både makro- och mikronThe focus is on human capital formation, broadly defined, and the role of education in the economy and policy using historical, comparative, and current perspectives. Topics include the theory of human capital, the role of education in economic growth and income distribution as well as for individual careers and family formation, and equality along different lines. The course relates to both macro

The content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and therThe content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and ther

Ekonomer och ekonom-historiker är alltmer uppmärksamma på att ekonomisk tillväxt är en komplex process som ofta kännetecknas av spårbundenhet. Det finns också ett ökat intresse för skillnader i institutionella miljöer och dessas konsekvenser, såsom skillnader i ekonomiskt beteende och ekonomiska resultat. Kursen speglar dessa samband genom att fokusera på ekonomisk utveckling på lång sikt och på vEconomists and economic historians are increasingly aware that the process of economic growth is complex and often characterized by path dependency. There is also increasing attention for variation in institutional settings and their consequences, like differences in economic behaviour and economic outcomes. This course reflects these developments by focusing on economic evolution in the long run

Att studera engelska på universitetet är alltså en bra idé, oavsett om man vill ta en examen med engelska som huvudämne eller om man bara vill komplettera en annan utbildning med en termin engelska. En grundkurs på universitetet är den första kurs du kan läsa på universitetsnivå, men eftersom den förutsätter att du har läst engelska på gymnasiet, förstår du att den är betydligt mer avancerad och kStudying English at university level is therefore a good idea, whether you want to take a BA in English or just want to add a semester of English to your other studies. English level 1 is the first and most basic English course at university level. However, since English B/English 6 from Gymnasieskolan is a requirement, you can understand that the level is considerably higher than that at Gym

Du som har läst motsvarande grundkurs i engelska vid ett annat lärosäte måste också vara helt klar med den för att vara behörig till ENGA22. Om du saknar några poäng eller väntar på resultat från någon delkurs, uppmanar vi dig att ansöka om dispens. Instruktioner kring detta finns på vår hemsida http://www.sol.lu.se/engelska/for-studenter/dispens/ Precis som grundkursen i engelska (ENGA04) bestårIf you have studied English at a university elsewhere, you need to have finished that course to be eligible. If you haven't yet finished it, you may apply for a waiver. Please see the instructions here: http://www.sol.lu.se/engelska/for-studenter/dispens/ This course is a very interesting mix of English proficiency, literature and linguistics. Just like English: Level 1, this course consists of a

Du som har läst engelska i den svenska skolan har en bra grund, men universitetsstudier i engelska kan ta dig ytterligare steg på vägen. I denna kurs får du lära dig mer om skillnaderna mellan engelska och svenska, så att du sedan kan undvika att göra de fel som personer med svensk språkbakgrund ofta gör. Du blir dessutom bättre på att förklara och motivera för andra vad som är korrekt och passandThis is an Internet-based course that teaches you more about general grammar, English grammar, and the grammatical differences between Swedish and English. Because of the fact that differences between Swedish and English play such a big role in this course, Swedish is a formal requirement, and the course is not an option for most exchange students. The only exception is exchange students with nati

Engelska är det viktigaste språket för kommunikation mellan människor med olika modersmål i vår del av världen. Detta gäller inte minst inom högre utbildning och forskning på olika nivåer. Engelska är också det dominerande språket på internet och inom exempelvis film, TV, musik och datorspel. Den som behärskar reglerna för skriven, akademisk engelska klarar sig ofta bättre i arbetslivet och i mångEnglish is the most important language in our part of the world for communication between people with different language backgrounds. This is especially true of the academic world, where papers and articles are commonly written in English. English is also the dominant language on the Internet and in movies, TV, music and computer games. Those who master the rules of written, academic English gener