Economics of European Integration

Module: Economics of European Integration (6 Credits)
Name in diploma supplement	Economics of European Integration
Responsible	Prof. Dr. Volker Clausen
Admission criteria	See exam regulations.
Workload	180 hours of student workload, in detail: Attendance: 60 hours Preparation, follow up: 80 hours Exam preparation: 40 hours
Duration	The module takes 1 semester(s).
Qualification Targets	The students understand the microeconomic foundations of European integration analyze trade policy impacts and tariff regulations graphically and verbally acquire knowledge of labor market integration and migration dynamics assess the role of EU policies in competition, state aid regulation and international trade examine the role of economic integration in regional development and factor market efficiency
Relevance	The module is highly relevant for careers in economic policy, international organizations and financial institutions, as it provides essential knowledge of European economic structures, trade policy and labor markets. The microeconomic aspects of European integration are key to analyzing market structures, assessing policy impacts and making informed decisions in a global economy.
Module Exam	Final written exam (typically 60-90 minutes).
Usage in different degree programs	BWL Bachelor > Vertiefungsstudium > Wahlpflichtbereich > Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre, Rechtswissenschaft, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informatik > Vertiefungsbereich Volkswirtschaftslehre > 4.-6. Sem, Elective VWL Bachelor > Vertiefungsstudium > Wahlpflichtbereich > Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre, Statistik und Ökonometrie > Vertiefungsbereich Volkswirtschaftslehre > 4.-6. Sem, Elective
Elements	Lecture Economics of European Integration (3 Credits) Exercise Economics of European Integration (3 Credits)
Module: Economics of European Integration (WIWI‑M0969)

Lecture: Economics of European Integration (3 Credits)
Name in diploma supplement	Economics of European Integration
Organisational Unit	Lehrstuhl für VWL, insb. Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. Volker Clausen
Hours per week	2	Language	English
Cycle	irregular	Participants at most	###LABEL_NOLIMIT###
Preliminary knowledge Basic knowledge of economics, as covered in the introductory economics course.
Abstract This module examines the microeconomic foundations of European integration, from its historical origins to the policies shaping today’s EU. It explores how trade liberalization, competition policy and factor market integration have influenced economic development and market dynamics across member states. Key topics include tariff regulations, labor mobility, regional policy and the role of state aid and agriculture in integration. By studying these processes, students will gain a deeper understanding of how economic policies drive European integration and affect businesses, workers and consumers.
Contents Historical and institutional foundations of European integration Market integration, trade policy and economic geography Labor markets, migration and sectoral policies EU competition, state aid regulation and regulatory policies
Literature Baldwin, R. and Wyplosz, C. (2022) The Economics of European Integration 7e (7^th ed.), McGraw-Hill UK Higher Ed. Neal, L. (2007) The Economics of Europe and the European Union, Cambridge University Press
Teaching concept The course are organized as lectures with an additional class. The class comprises problem sets and interactive discussions.
Lecture: Economics of European Integration (WIWI‑C1269)

Exercise: Economics of European Integration (3 Credits)
Name in diploma supplement	Economics of European Integration
Organisational Unit	Lehrstuhl für VWL, insb. Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. Volker Clausen
Hours per week	2	Language	English
Cycle	irregular	Participants at most	###LABEL_NOLIMIT###
Preliminary knowledge siehe Vorlesung
Contents Practical application of lecture content through exercises and case studies. Self-assessment and consolidation of knowledge through problem sets and interactive discussions.
Literature siehe Vorlesung
Exercise: Economics of European Integration (WIWI‑C1270)