Historical macroeconomics and cliometrics. Econometric and quantitative economic history 2400-PLSM113B
Economic history is becoming more and more popular among professional economists. Along with the data digitalization, it has become possible to study economic phenomena in the long term, including the reconstruction of historical economic cycles, research into long-term development conditions, factors determining the position of countries and regions in the world economy, etc. The study of economic phenomena in the long term, including the reconstruction of historical economic cycles, the study of long-term development conditions, factors determining the position of countries and regions in the world economy, etc.
In Poland, cliometric research is not yet developed, and thus offered seminar is one of the few (in the whole country) that create the possibility for students to carry out independent projects in this area, with the use of data not yet used.
Research in the field of historical macroeconomics allows to combine modern economic theories with historical knowledge in search of causes and interpretation of phenomena and processes from the past. Participants of the seminar will be invited to get acquainted with the current state of research in the field in the world and in Poland and to choose a topic of interest to them on the one hand, and on the other - possible to implement (the lecturers will advise on the availability and 'usability' of data sets).
Students will also be prepared to write a paper formally meeting the criteria of a scientific article and to present the results of research.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
Seminar provide knowledge about quantitative methods of historical-economic research, the state of research in this field and in the field of economic history. The student gets to know extended interpretations of macroeconomic processes in the past. During the seminars, students also learn about the rules of preparing and writing master's theses and receive knowledge of what is a plagiarized work in the context of intellectual property rights.
1. the student has knowledge of the rules applicable to writing the master's thesis; understands what is a plagiarism.
2. The student knows advanced methods of data analysis and methods of research and development of data and source materials.
3. the student has knowledge in the field of economic theories helpful in the interpretation of historical economic processes.
4. the student has knowledge of the mechanisms of economic policy and external and internal conditions affecting the business cycle.
5. the student knows the economic history, in particular in relation to the selected research project.
6. the student understands the sources of economic crises and periods of rapid growth, as well as the determinants of the globalization process.
7. the student has knowledge of the factors determining the economic development of countries and regions in the long term.
Skills:
During the classes the student acquires advanced skills of academic writing, formulating research hypotheses, acquiring and organizing knowledge, information, analysis and interpretation of data. The aim of the seminar is to acquire advanced skills in long-term economic phenomena analysis, comparative analysis and perception of the social, political, ecological and demographic context of economic processes, in particular the activities of companies. The student acquires the ability to look critically at economic phenomena, processes and theories.
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1. the student is able to obtain data and search for information necessary for the preparation of academic work on a given subject using libraries, specialized research institutions and the Internet, etc. The student is able to obtain data and search for information necessary for the preparation of academic work on a given subject with the use of libraries, specialized research institutions and the Internet, etc. The student is able to obtain data and search for information necessary for the preparation of academic work on a given subject. The student is able to prepare a paper with attention to the formal side in accordance with the rules of writing academic papers. The student acquires advanced academic writing skills, in particular formulating hypotheses and research questions, preparing a literature review, choosing analytical tools, developing a formal page of a text.
2. the student is able to present his concept of work and then present at public speeches the progress in its preparation .
3. the student has the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the studies to solve specific problems related to the subject matter of his work.
Social competences:
Seminar prepare for reliable performance of obligations. Seminar develop the independence of thinking, problem solving and information search. It also develop communication, presentation, public speaking skills, as well as discussion, criticism, and defense of one's own views. During the discussion, students will be able to identify gaps in knowledge and become aware of the need to supplement it in a continuous manner.
1. The student is able to search and analyze data and process them properly; formulate a research problem and then prepare a master's thesis that meets the academic requirements.
2. The student is able to communicate with the environment, communicate and defend his or her views, critically analyze the views of others, speak in public and discuss. Students are aware of the lack of knowledge and learn how to supplement it.
3. Students are able to think and act in an entrepreneurial way using the knowledge and skills acquired during classes.
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KU03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
Students should prepare a master's thesis on the subject matter of classes during the seminar.
Apart from writing thesis, students will be obliged to prepare one oral presentation in each semester, which will show the progress in developing thesis.
During the first semester of seminar, students are required to present a draft master's thesis, and in the following semesters they should submit fragments (selected chapter) of the text of their thesis.
Students will also be required to actively participate in discussions during the seminar.
Bibliography
Introductory materials:
1. Nunn (2009), The Importance of History for Economic Development, http://scholar.harvard.edu/files/nunn/files/nunn_are_2009.pdf?m=1360041020
2. Allen (2011), Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford
Books:
1. Acemoglu & Robinson (2012) Dlaczego Narody przegrywają?
2. Clark (2007), Farewell to Alms, Princton
3. Diamond (1997) Guns, Germs and Steel,:
4. Findlay & O’Rourke (2007), Power and Plenty: Trade, War, and the World Economy in the Second Millennium
5. Gordon (2017), The Rise and Fall of American Growth
6. Koryś (2018) Poland From Partitions to EU Accession: A Modern Economic History, 1772–2004
7. Landes (1998) The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some are So Rich and Some So Poor
8. Morris (2010) Why the West Rules – For Now
Papers:
1. Baten & Szołtysek (2014), “A golden age before serfdom? The human capital of Central-Eastern and Eastern Europe in the 17th-19th centuries”
2. Clark (2014) “The Industrial Revolution: A Cliometric Perspective” (from Handbook of Economic Growth, Volume 2)
3. Crafts & O’Rourke (2014), “Twentieth Century Growth”
4. Gupta, Ma, & Roy (2016), “States and Development: Early Modern India, China, and the Great Divergence”
5. Jones (2015), “Facts of Economic Growth”
6. Mokyr & Voth (2010), “Understanding growth in Europe, 1700–1870: theory and evidence”
7. Vonyo (2016), “War and socialism: why Eastern Europe fell behind between 1950 and 1989”
8. Temin (2002), “The Golden Age of European growth reconsidered”
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