BA/BS in Volkswirtschaftslehre

Economics investigates micro- and macroeconomic relationships and the ways legislation, central banks and government activity can influence economic events. Economy, politics and society are closely linked in the programme. On the microeconomic level, students analyse how people behave and what roles motives and incentives play, including dependence on cooperation and conflict as well as group dynamics. The basic insights apply, for example, to consumer theory, the labour market, social policy and the design of institutions such as administrations and legal rules. The degree is a Bachelor of Science from the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Teaching is in German and the programme starts in early October. A consecutive master's programme is offered.