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Critical Reflection Upon the Economic Growth Paradigm
Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem ökonomischen Wachstumsparadigma
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
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem ökonomischen Wachstumsparadigma |
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1 h weekly |
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Human-Environment Systems (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Human-Environment Systems: 401-0625-0L Applied Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design 401-0649-00L Applied Statistical Regression These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)
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