Sem (MA) Comparative political economy of advanced capitalism: Theories and current research

Instructors: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helen Callaghan; Robert Hancké
Shortname: Sem Capitalism
Course Type: Seminar

Contents

This course examines central themes in areas of political-economic and economic policy concern from a comparative perspective. It aims to combine substantive discussions with methodological skills: participants will prepare for interactive lectures through guided reading and develop research skills through problem sets in class. The course starts with a theoretical discussion of different Comparative Political Economy perspectives; it then uses these to examine different economic performance profiles; and then relies on those insights to examine debates on innovation; the EU, EMU and Brexit; industrial policy; and the green transition. Students are expected to prepare for the block seminars, participate actively in class; and write, present and provide peer feedback on a 1000-word research proposal on one of the topics discussed in the course. The language of instruction is English; papers can be submitted in English and German.

Additional information

The course is offered as a block seminar. Sessions will take place on the following dates:
Saturday, April 18 from 10:00-17:00
Saturday, May 9 from 10:00-17:00
Saturday, June 20 from 10:00-17:00
Saturday, July 11 from 14:00-17:00

Dates

Date (Day of the week) Time Location
04/18/2026 (Saturday) 10:00 - 17:00 02 607 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
05/09/2026 (Saturday) 10:00 - 17:00 02 607 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
06/20/2026 (Saturday) 10:00 - 17:00 02 607 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
07/11/2026 (Saturday) 14:00 - 17:00 02 601 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)