Shadow Economy, Corruption, Crime - Hard to Measure Phenomena in Economics 2400-PL3SL057A
I. Introduction
II. Presentation of rules relevant for a bachelor thesis (references, footnotes etc.)
III. Discussion of selected hard to measure phenomena
IV. Selecting a topic for the thesis
V. Presentations, discussion of the progress in preparing the bachelor thesis
Examples of topics which can serve for bachelor theses:
“The size of shadow economy in Central and Eastern European countries”
“Shadow economy: definitions and methods of measurement”
“Causes and consequences of shadow economy in post-communist countries”
“Determinants of unregistered work in Poland”
“Causes and economic consequences of corruption in post-communist countries”
“Economic and social aspects of corruption”
“Corruption and economic growth”
“Corruption: methods of measurement”
“Prohibition vs. legalization: drugs, prostitution, arms”
“Legalizing soft drugs – cost-benefit analysis”
“The influence of taxes on the consumption of cigarettes”
“Economic causes of crime”
“Determinants of wins in poker”
“Determinants of NHL players’ salaries”
“Wage discrimination in NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB”
“The influence of results and popularity on tennis players’ salaries”
“The influence of drugs and alcohol on students’ grades”
“Determinants of crime in USA”
“Economic causes of crime”
“Crime and business cycle”
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
1. The student knows the rules governing the writing of the thesis.
2. The student knows methods of data analysis and methods o of working with sources.
3. The student knows the basics of methodology of science and is able to formulate and test hypotheses.
4. The student knows the basic definitions and issues related to the hard to measure phenomena.
5. The student has knowledge of the basic quantitative methods used in the study of hard to measure phenomena.
SKILLS
1. The student is able to search for data and information necessary to prepare a bachelor
thesis on a selected topic. The student is able to prepare a thesis that meets all applicable rules.
2. The student has the ability to apply knowledge acquired during his studies to solve problems related to the theme of his work.
SOCIAL SKILLS
1. The student is able to search and analyze the data. The student can work with data. The student is able to formulate a research problem and research hypothesis. The student can prepare a bachelor thesis.
2. The student is able to expand his knowledge. He can find the relevant literature.
3. Students can work independently.
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KW03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
Writing the bachelor thesis and preparing a paper (one in each semester) showing the progress in the development of the thesis topic. A positive final grade is only give after the thesis has been submitted to the students office .
Bibliography
Readings will be chosen in accordance with students research interests.
Additional information
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