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701-0764-00L 1 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS
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Critical Reflection Upon the Economic Growth Paradigm

Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem ökonomischen Wachstumsparadigma

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Irmi Seidl
Number of participants limited to 25. Target groups: Agricultural Sciences (BSc/MSc) and Environmental Sciences (BSc/MSc).
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Abstract

In this seminar we will read and discuss about three scientific papers which thoroughly and critically deal with economic growth and environmental topics.

Objective

Enhanced knowledge on ecological economics, growth critics of ecological economics, energetical-material implications of growth, consumer criticism and growth-critical traditions of thought. Reading and reflection upon scientific textes.

Content

Growth theory, growth paradigm, growth criticism, energy, entropy, neoclassics versus ecological economics, consumer theories and consumerism.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
25
Signup End
04.03.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 31.01.2022 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem ökonomischen Wachstumsparadigma
  • Tue 18:15-20:00 (LEE D 105)
1 h weekly

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