701-0764-00L  Critical Reflection Upon the Economic Growth Paradigm

SemesterSpring Semester 2024
LecturersI. Seidl
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractIn 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.
Learning objectiveEnhanced 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.
ContentGrowth theory, growth paradigm, growth criticism, energy, entropy, neoclassics versus ecological economics, consumer theories and consumerism.
Prerequisites / NoticeParticipation in course 701-0758-00L Ecological Economics: basics and growth critisism (parallel oder former participation) or good basic knowledge in ecological economics or environmental economicse
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesfostered
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesfostered
Problem-solvingfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered