SE-415 History of Financial Crises
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- John Arngrim Hunnes
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
English.Recommended prerequisites
Completed economics and methodological courses in the bachelor program.
Course contents
The best way to understand financial crises is to study economic history. Only by looking at the past are we able to recognize patterns in financial crises. And these patterns can help us when assessing future problems in the economy and how to deal with them. In this course, we take a closer look at several of the major financial crises from 1637 (the Tulip mania) to the problems in the world economy in recent years. Our main approach is to study the crises in a narrative way using a flexible theoretical framework.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course the students should
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be familiar with major financial crises starting with the Tulip Mania in 1637
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have extensive knowledge of the financial crises of 2007-08, including problems in recent years with the euro.
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be aware of ethical issues related to financial crises
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have extensive knowledge of relevant theories to apply when analyzing financial crises
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be able to choose and apply relevant theories when analyzing financial crises
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be familiar with the importance of understanding the institutional and historical context when addressing problems in the economy
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strengthened their abilities to handle a large material and present in writing their analyses
Examination requirements
Approved term paper proposal.
Teaching methods
Lectures including group and class discussions. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual term paper. Letter grades A - F. More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Other information
The course is will not be offered autumn 2018.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| SE-405 – History of Economic Crisis | 7.5 |