Hans Gersbach: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Hans Gersbach |
| Field | Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy |
| Address | Makroökonomie, Gersbach ETH Zürich, LEE F 101 Leonhardstrasse 21 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 82 80 |
| gersbach@kof.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Management, Technology, and Economics |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364-0531-00L | CER-ETH Research Seminar | 0 credits | 2S | A. Bommier, L. Bretschger, H. Gersbach | |
| Abstract | Research Seminar of Center of Economic Research CER-ETH | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding cutting-edge results of current research in the fields of the CER-ETH Professors. | ||||
| Content | Referate zu aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen aus den Bereichen Ressourcen- und Umweltökonomie, theoretische und angewandte Wachstums- und Aussenwirtschaftstheorie sowie Energie- und Innovationsökonomie von in- und ausländischen Gastreferierenden sowie von ETH-internen Referierenden. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Bitte spezielle Ankündigungen beachten. Studierende des GESS-Pflichtwahlfachs sollten sich vor Beginn mit der Seminarleitung in Verbindung setzen. | ||||
| 364-0556-00L | Doctoral Workshop: Astute Modelling  Prerequisite: Students are expected to attend the cours 364-0559-00L "Dynamic Macroeconomics (Doctoral Course)", before registering for this workshop. | 3 credits | 1G | H. Gersbach | |
| Abstract | In this workshop, ongoing research is presented and the criteria and guidelines for astute modelling of economic, political, and social situations are discussed. | ||||
| Learning objective | We will learn how to craft models, how to present our own research and improve our analytical skills. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students are expected to attend the doctoral course "Macroeconomic Dynamics" before registering for this workshop. | ||||
| 364-0559-00L | Dynamic Macroeconomics | 3 credits | 2V | H. Gersbach | |
| Abstract | Dynamic models and workhorses in macroeconomics | ||||
| Learning objective | In this doctoral course, we learn dynamic general equilibrium theory and the basic workhorses in macroeconomics. After the course the participants will be able to speak the Arrow-Debreu and recursive language and apply the frameworks to interesting issues in Growth, Public Finance, Monetary Theory and Banking. | ||||
| Content | 1. Introduction 2. The Arrow-Debreu Approach and Sequential Markets 3. The Neoclassical Growth Model and the Representative Agent Model 4. Mathematical Background 5. Frictions and Banking 5.1 Overview 5.2 Banks in Macroeconomic Models 5.3 Ramsey cum Banks: General Equilibrium with Banks and Outside Equity 6. Overlapping Generations Models and Models with Heterogenous Agents 7. Debates 7.1 Theory of Piketty 7.2 High Bank Equity Requirements | ||||
| 364-0581-00L | Microeconomics Seminar (ETH/UZH) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: DOEC6089 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/chmobilityin.html | 0 credits | 2S | H. Gersbach | |
| Abstract | Research Seminar research papers of leading researchers in Microeconomics are presented and discussed | ||||
| Learning objective | Research Seminar research papers of leading researchers in Microeconomics are presented and discussed | ||||
| Content | Invited Speakers present current research in Microeconomics | ||||
| 364-1058-00L | Risk Center Seminar Series | 0 credits | 2S | B. Stojadinovic, D. Basin, A. Bommier, D. N. Bresch, L.‑E. Cederman, P. Cheridito, H. Gersbach, H. R. Heinimann, M. Larsson, G. Sansavini, F. Schweitzer, D. Sornette, B. Sudret, U. A. Weidmann, S. Wiemer, M. Zeilinger, R. Zenklusen | |
| Abstract | This course is a mixture between a seminar primarily for PhD and postdoc students and a colloquium involving invited speakers. It consists of presentations and subsequent discussions in the area of modeling complex socio-economic systems and crises. Students and other guests are welcome. | ||||
| Learning objective | Participants should learn to get an overview of the state of the art in the field, to present it in a well understandable way to an interdisciplinary scientific audience, to develop novel mathematical models for open problems, to analyze them with computers, and to defend their results in response to critical questions. In essence, participants should improve their scientific skills and learn to work scientifically on an internationally competitive level. | ||||
| Content | This course is a mixture between a seminar primarily for PhD and postdoc students and a colloquium involving invited speakers. It consists of presentations and subsequent discussions in the area of modeling complex socio-economic systems and crises. For details of the program see the webpage of the colloquium. Students and other guests are welcome. | ||||
| Lecture notes | There is no script, but a short protocol of the sessions will be sent to all participants who have participated in a particular session. Transparencies of the presentations may be put on the course webpage. | ||||
| Literature | Literature will be provided by the speakers in their respective presentations. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Participants should have relatively good mathematical skills and some experience of how scientific work is performed. | ||||
| 364-1090-00L | Research Seminar in Contract Theory, Banking and Money (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: DOEC0868 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/chmobilityin.html | 3 credits | 2S | H. Gersbach, University lecturers | |
| Abstract | Recent developments in the fields of contract theory, finance, banking, money and macroeconomics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding recent developments in the fields of contract theory, finance, banking and macroeconomics. | ||||
| 851-0735-09L | Workshop & Lecture Series on the Law & Economics of Innovation  | 2 credits | 2S | S. Bechtold, H. Gersbach, A. Heinemann | |
| Abstract | This series is a joint project by ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. It provides an overview of interdisciplinary research on intellectual property, innovation, antitrust and technology policy. Scholars from law, economics, management and related fields give a lecture and/or present their current research. All speakers are internationally well-known experts from Europe, the U.S. and beyond. | ||||
| Learning objective | After the workshop and lecture series, participants should be acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches towards intellectual property, innovation, antitrust and technology policy research. They should also have an overview of current topics of international research in these areas. | ||||
| Content | The workshop and lecture series will present a mix of speakers who represent the wide range of current social science research methods applied to intellectual property, innovation, antitrust policy and technology policy issues. In particular, theoretical models, empirical and experimental research as well as legal research methods will be represented. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Papers discussed in the workshop and lecture series are posted in advance on the course web page. | ||||
| Literature | William Landes / Richard Posner, The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law, 2003 Suzanne Scotchmer, Innovation and Incentives, 2004 Peter Menell / Suzanne Scotchmer: Intellectual Property Law, in: Polinsky / Shavell (eds.), Handbook of Law and Economics, Volume 2, Amsterdam 2007, pp. 1471-1570 Bronwyn Hall / Nathan Rosenberg (eds.), Handbook of the Economics of Innovation, 2 volumes, Amsterdam 2010 Bronwyn Hall / Dietmar Harhoff, Recent Research on the Economics of Patents, 2011 Paul Belleflamme / Martin Peitz, Industrial Organization: Markets and Strategies, Cambridge, 2nd edition 2015 Robert Merges, Economics of Intellectual Property Law, in Parisi (ed.), Oxford Handbook of Law & Economics, Volume 2, 2017 | ||||