Admission requirements
None.
Description
The European Union has achieved a unique level of economic integration. The six founding members initially focused on trade integration, but the cooperation widened to currently 27 member states, and it deepened into a large single market, where countries have given up parts of their economic sovereignty in favour of an intense economic cooperation at the EU level. The departure of the United Kingdom from the EU also pointed to the limits of integration. In this course, we discuss the development and the landmarks of this integration process. We will focus on the economic analysis of international economic processes and economic policies we will discuss the milestones of the integration process, among which the realization of the internal market and the creation of the euro zone.
At the end of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the economic processes and policies in the European Union. He or she will be able to link legal and political developments in the EU to economic developments and will be able to present the relevant discussions.
Course objectives
Objective(s) of the course
In this course, the student will attain knowledge and an understanding of the issues in the field of Economic Policy in the EU. The student will be trained to independently analyse these issues.
Achievement levels The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course:
You will be able to recognize and define important current issues in the major areas of European Economic Integration.
You can identify the required steps to progress towards further integration.
You will be able to summarize economic policies in the European Union and interpret these policies in terms of economic efficiency and economic interests.
You will be able to use graphs to analyse the process of economic integration in the EU.
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found through bachelor and master.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 5 or 6
Name(s) of lecturer(s): dr. J.F. de Kort
Required preparation by students: Reading the prescribed material
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars: 5 or 6
Name(s) of instructor(s): dr. J.F. de Kort
Required preparation by students: Preparing the exercises that are indicated in the course syllabus that will be available on Brightspace.
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
- Written exam (100%)
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course information guide and the subjects taught in the lectures, the seminars and all other instructions which are part of the course.
Regulation retake passed exams
In this course it is possible to retake an exam that has been passed (cf. art. 4.1.8.1 and further of the Course and Examination Regulations), on the condition that this course is included in the compulsory components of the degree program. Students who have passed the exam may retake the final written assessment (test) of the course if they meet certain requirements. To retake a passed exam, students need to ask the Student Administration Office (OIC) for permission. For more information, go to 'course and exam enrollment' > 'permission for retaking a passed exam' on the student website.
Reading list
Required course materials
Literature:
- Richard Baldwin and Charles Wyplosz, The Economics of European Integration, 6th edition, McGrawHill Education, 2020
Course information guide:
- See reader.
Reader:
- Economic Policy in the EU, available through Brightspace.
Recommended course materials
None.
Registration
Students have to register for the lectures and working groups through uSis. With this registration you have access to the digital learning environment of this course in Brightspace. You may register up to 5 calendar days before the first teaching session begins.
Students have to register for exams and retakes through uSis. With this registration you also have access to the digital learning environment of this course in Brightspace You may register up to 10 calendar days before the exam or retake.
A block of seats will be reserved for exchange students and will be registered through the international office.
Contact information
Co-ordinator: [dr. J.F. de Kort]
Work address: Kamerlingh Onnes Gebouw, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES Leiden, room B2.05
Contact information: through the secretariat of the Economics unit
Telephone number: +31 (0)71 527 7831
Email: j.f.dekort@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institute: Institute for Tax Law and Economics
Department: Economics
Room number secretariat: B2.07
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-12.00
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 7756
Email: economie@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
None.