The course is made up of three sub-courses relating to different themes. In the first sub-course you are introduced to the subject of Economic History. The main issues are the agricultural transformation, international market integration, and international movement of labour, goods, and capital. In the second sub-course you will explore the long-term trends in income distribution within and betweeThe course is made up of three sub-courses relating to different themes. In the first sub-course you are introduced to the subject of Economic History. The main issues are the agricultural transformation, international market integration, and international movement of labour, goods, and capital. In the second sub-course you will explore the long-term trends in income distribution within and betwee

During the course the following themes will addressed: different paths and driving forces for the development of health care systems in relation to societal and economic changes. basic concepts and theories regarding the development of health care systems the medical profession and the regulation of health care the economic conditions for health care health insurance and access to careDuring the course the following themes will addressed: different paths and driving forces for the development of health care systems in relation to societal and economic changes. basic concepts and theories regarding the development of health care systems the medical profession and the regulation of health care the economic conditions for health care health insurance and access to care

A long-term institutional, structural and comparative perspective is applied throughout the course. Starting with medieval financial and monetary arrangements we study changes of financial systems until today with a specific focus on a) successful financial systems, and b) financial and economic crises. But the objective of the course is deeper than that, it is designed to give a theoretical foundA long-term institutional, structural and comparative perspective is applied throughout the course. Starting with medieval financial and monetary arrangements we study changes of financial systems until today with a specific focus on a) successful financial systems, and b) financial and economic crises. But the objective of the course is deeper than that, it is designed to give a theoretical found

Over the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing eOver the last decades, global growth dynamics have shifted towards the economies of the non-Western world. The world is no longer divided between the West and the Rest. Nor is the Rest to the same extent marked by stagnation. In the course, growth dynamics of the developing world during the last decades are explored in a comparative and historical perspective. The question of why some developing e

This course studies historical processes of growth, convergence and divergence in the global economy over the past two centuries. Two major approaches are applied. One takes its point of departure in theories of economic growth, basically on the role of capital and labour and the level of technology. The first generation of formal models, in the 1950s, predicted a convergence in income levels in tThis course studies historical processes of growth, convergence and divergence in the global economy over the past two centuries. Two major approaches are applied. One takes its point of departure in theories of economic growth, basically on the role of capital and labour and the level of technology. The first generation of formal models, in the 1950s, predicted a convergence in income levels in t

The first part of the course is an overview of the population debate over the past 50 years and its intellectual roots. This part includes theories explaining both the influence of population growth on economic, social, and environmental development and vice-versa. Examples are given, showing how the theories have been used to explain the historical development of population and living standards sThe first part of the course is an overview of the population debate over the past 50 years and its intellectual roots. This part includes theories explaining both the influence of population growth on economic, social, and environmental development and vice-versa. Examples are given, showing how the theories have been used to explain the historical development of population and living standards s

Kursen består av två delar. Först diskuteras grundläggande demografiska mått och begrepp, såsom förändringstakt, lexis-diagram, s.k. livstabeller, fertilitet, äktenskap, dödlighet och migrationsmått. Sedan diskuteras teori och empiri om global demografisk förändring i ett historiskt perspektiv. Den långsiktiga demografiska utvecklingen i världen avhandlas och relateras till olika teoretiska förklaThe course consists of two parts. First, basic demographic measures and concepts are discussed, such as rates, the lexis diagram, life tables, fertility, nuptiality, mortality and migration measures. Second, theories and evidence on global demographic change in an historical perspective. The long term demographic development in the world is discussed and related to different theoretical explanatio

När du har avslutat grundkursen i engelska (ENGA04), blir du behörig till fortsättningskursen (ENGA22). Denna kurs är mer avancerad än grundkursen och den akademiska nivån är högre. Att läsa fortsättningskursen i engelska är ett naturligt steg för den som vill bli riktigt duktig på engelska och som dessutom har ett intresse av att lära sig mer om engelska och engelskspråkig litteratur.  Du soWhen you have finished English: Level 1 (ENGA04) you will be eligible for English: Level 2 (ENGA22). This course is more advanced than English: Level 1, and the academic level is higher. You learn more about English linguistics and literature, but you also improve your spoken and written English. Your vocabulary gets even larger, just like your English proficiency in general. Taking English: Level

The course examines the impact of demographic change on the social and economic fabric of society, with a focus on issues of importance to today's policymakers. The impact of population aging will be examined in detail, as will the possible benefits / pitfalls of migration as a potential solution to population aging. The course will also examine the impacts of demographic change on individuals, th

This course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two parThis course explores and explains the processes of rapid industrialisation and socio-economic modernisation in China and the Asia Pacific drawing on a historically –comparative institutional approach. Fundamental factors and forces behind the economic transformation are analysed against the background of leading theories of economic development and social change. The course is divided into two par

This course covers several areas of innovation economics, such as their characteristics, their driving forces of innovation and how innovation affects economic growth. It covers several sub-themes, such as: Market structures and innovation - describes how competitive structures and imperfect competition may induce innovation in different industries. Institutions and innovation - drawing This course covers several areas of innovation economics, such as their characteristics, their driving forces of innovation and how innovation affects economic growth. It covers several sub-themes, such as: Market structures and innovation - describes how competitive structures and imperfect competition may induce innovation in different industries. Institutions and innovation - drawing

Kursens innehåll presenteras genom en kombination av undervisning, litteratur och lärandeverktyg utvecklade av instruktörerna. Modern ekonomisk tillväxt karaktäriseras av att levnadsstandarden kan fortsätta att stiga, trots befolkningsökning. Detta brott med den historiska normen inträffade först under de senaste tre århundradena. Även om vi vet att teknisk förändring är central för denna utveckliThe content of the course is presented through a combination of teaching, literature and learning tools developed by the instructors. Modern economic growth is often represented by the idea that living standards can continue to rise, despite population growth. This break with the historical norm only occurred within the last three centuries. While we know that technological change is central to th

Fokus ligger på humankapitalbildning, brett definierad, och utbildningens roll i ekonomin och politiken med historiska, jämförande och aktuella perspektiv. Ämnen inkluderar teorin om humankapital, utbildningens roll för ekonomisk tillväxt och inkomstfördelning samt för individuella karriärer och familjebildning, och jämlikhet ur olika aspekter. Kursen relaterar till ämnen på både makro- och mikronThe focus is on human capital formation, broadly defined, and the role of education in the economy and policy using historical, comparative, and current perspectives. Topics include the theory of human capital, the role of education in economic growth and income distribution as well as for individual careers and family formation, and equality along different lines. The course relates to both macro

The content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and therThe content of the course is delimited of both teaching and literature. Historical evidence suggests that the quality and efficiency of a country’s institutions, such as law enforcement, property rights, and civil rights, are significant elements of its economic and development performance. Furthermore, the extent of inequality in a society is highly related to the quality of institutions and ther

Ekonomer och ekonom-historiker är alltmer uppmärksamma på att ekonomisk tillväxt är en komplex process som ofta kännetecknas av spårbundenhet. Det finns också ett ökat intresse för skillnader i institutionella miljöer och dessas konsekvenser, såsom skillnader i ekonomiskt beteende och ekonomiska resultat. Kursen speglar dessa samband genom att fokusera på ekonomisk utveckling på lång sikt och på vEconomists and economic historians are increasingly aware that the process of economic growth is complex and often characterized by path dependency. There is also increasing attention for variation in institutional settings and their consequences, like differences in economic behaviour and economic outcomes. This course reflects these developments by focusing on economic evolution in the long run

Att studera engelska på universitetet är alltså en bra idé, oavsett om man vill ta en examen med engelska som huvudämne eller om man bara vill komplettera en annan utbildning med en termin engelska. En grundkurs på universitetet är den första kurs du kan läsa på universitetsnivå, men eftersom den förutsätter att du har läst engelska på gymnasiet, förstår du att den är betydligt mer avancerad och kStudying English at university level is therefore a good idea, whether you want to take a BA in English or just want to add a semester of English to your other studies. English level 1 is the first and most basic English course at university level. However, since English B/English 6 from Gymnasieskolan is a requirement, you can understand that the level is considerably higher than that at Gym