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701-0764-00L 1 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS

Critical Reflection Upon the Economic Growth Paradigm

Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem ökonomischen Wachstumsparadigma

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Irmi Seidl
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:54

Abstract

In this seminar, one scientific paper per event will be read and discussed and prepared in advance. The texts deal in depth and critically with economic growth and environmental issues.

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
28
Signup End
27.02.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 26.01.2026 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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