Currency Unions in Historical Perspective
Overview
- Seminar
- Tuesday 12-14 SPA1, 125
- Prof. N. Wolf
- Moodle Link
Description
The seminar will explore the economics of the formation and dissolution of currency unions and fixed exchange rate systems.
After a general introduction, participants will present and discuss journal articles on relevant historical experiences, with a focus
on 19th and 20th century Europe.
Literature
- Robert C. Feenstra and Alan M. Taylor (2008), International Economics, Worth Publishers, Chap. 19-21.
- Michael Bordo and Harold James (2008), A long-term perspective on the Euro, European Economy. Economic Papers No. 307.
Organizational matters
- MA: 6 SP, Modul: Economic History
- Diplom: 2 KP, Wahlpflichtfach Wirtschaftsgeschichte
Requirements
Seminar paper (60 %), presentation (30 %), active participation (10%).Supplementary material