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853-0102-00L 3 Credits DS , WBZ D-GESS
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Defense Economics II

Militärökonomie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marcus Matthias Keupp
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:37

Abstract

In terms of structure and content, the event follows the lecturer's book "Militärökonomie" (Military Economics), which is available in two language versions:- German language: ISBN 978-3-658-06146-3- French-speaking: ISBN 978-3-658-25287-8

Objective

* Understanding the impact of institutional design on the effectiveness and efficiency of military performance * Analyse possibilities and limits of system reforms

Content

The semester program of the course is divided into 14 modules of 90 minutes each, which combine lecture (teaching of analytical techniques) and exercise (application by means of concrete case studies). The contents correspond to sections 3 to 5 of the above book. The following will be discussed: 3.1 The military conflict as an objective selection environment 3.2 Consequences of the planned economy system for military effectiveness 4.1 Possibilities and limits of efficiency improvements 4.2 Consequences of the planned economy system for military efficiency 5. possibilities and limits of system reforms

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides are given to the participants before the first lecture. In addition, the above mentioned book will be handed over to the participants. Participants of the lecture who are not professional officer candidates are requested to obtain the book from the library or bookstore.

Literature

Keupp, M. M. 2019 Militärökonomie. Wiesbaden: SpringerGabler. ISBN 978-3-658-06146-3 Keupp, M. M. 2019 Économie militaire. Wiesbaden: SpringerGabler. ISBN 978-3-658-25287-8

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Militärökonomie II
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (IFW A 32.1)
2 h weekly

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