103-0427-00L  Regional Economics

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Abstract	The lecture on Regional Economics focusses on the theoretical aspects of spatial factor allocation and of growth determinants. The course takes a top down stance and looks at regional development from a macroeconomic perspective. Implications of theoretical models on regional and growth policy will be discussed in and connections to the course Site Management will be made.
Learning objective	Students shall know the theoretical basics of spatial economy and growth theories an a regional scale; they shall gain the competence to apply concepts and theories of spatial science as well as regional economics to concrete problems of their area of study.
Content	Origin of "Spatial Economics" Indices of regional economics and growth analysis Regional advantages in competition and growth theories Regional innovation theory (innovation processes, cluster theory and innovation policy) Regional labour markets Theory and political implications with examples (New Regional Policy NRP, Regional Innovation Systems RIS) Evaluation of policy instruments for regional development External Speaker and discussion of topicality by press
Literature	Literature is optional, there will be given hints to: Bathelt, H., Glückler J. (2018): Wirtschaftsgeographie. Ökonomische Beziehungen in räumlicher Perspektive. 4. Auflage. ISBN: 978-3-8252-8728-3 Eisenhut, P. und Sturm J-E. (2024): Aktuelle Volkswirtschaftslehre 2024/2025. Rüegger Verlag, Zürich. ISBN: 978-3-7253-1092-0 Eckey, H.-F. (2008): Regionalökonomie. GWV Fachverlag GmbH, Wiesbaden. ISBN: 978-3-8349-0999-2
Prerequisites / Notice	German
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies fostered Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making fostered Media and Digital Technologies fostered Problem-solving assessed Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Customer Orientation assessed Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	B. Buser, C. Abegg
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Semesterarbeit (Gruppenarbeit), mit dem Fokus auf der eigenständigen Bearbeitung einer praxisorientierten regionalökonomischen Fragestellung. Auseinandersetzung mit theoretischen Modellen zur Fragestellung sowie Prüfung von regionalpolitischen Implikationen; Beurteilung von Proposal, Arbeit und Präsentation.

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Programme	Section	Type
Agricultural Sciences Bachelor	Electives	W
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Transport Systems	W
Geomatics Master	Complementary Electives	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major Courses for all Majors	W