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Courses in economic history

We offer a large number of courses in our subject area that provide indispensable and broad knowledge of economics, society and history, but which also facilitate the understanding of many other subjects, such as economics, sociology, political science. Immersing yourself in economic history is not only the most interesting thing you can do, but has proven to be a successful venture to get a good job after graduation.

When you start studying at the university, you study courses at the undergraduate level. Basic level courses can be found in two levels; basic courses and bachelor's courses. The basic courses are based on knowledge you acquired in upper secondary school, while bachelor's and advanced courses require previous studies in Economic History at university or college. The next step is advanced level courses, which require completed undergraduate education.

Basic Level Courses

Growth, Stagnation and Inequality in Africa, 7,5 credit points (EKHB21) Autumn
For programme students only.

The Global Economy, 15 credit points, (EKHD02) Autumn, Internet/Distans 

The Emergence of Modern Health Care Systems, 7.5 credit points, (EKHD05) Autumn, Internet/Distance 

Emerging Asia - Economic Transformation in East and South East Asia, 7,5 credit points (EKHE42) Spring

The Rising Giants - China and India Entering the Global Scene, 7,5 credit points (EKHE43) Spring

Financial Systems: Development and Crises, 7,5 credit points (EKHE53) Spring

The Rise of Europe and the Atlantic Economy, ca. 1000-1890, 7,5 credit points (EOSE01) Autumn

Colonialism and Economic Change in Africa, Asia and Latin America, 7,5 credit points (EOSE02) Autumn

The Global South - Comparative Economic Development since 1945, 7,5 credit points (EOSE03 ) Autumn

Economic Growth in Modern Europe, North America and the OECD Club, 7,5 credit points (EOSE04) Autumn

Economy and Society: Demographic Challenges, 7,5 credit points (EOSE05) Spring
For programme students only.

Economy and Society: Skill Training 1- Statistics and Data, 7,5 credit points (EOSE06) Spring
For programme students only.

Business and Society - A Dynamic Perspective, 7,5 credit points  (EOSE07) Autumn
For programme students only.

Skill Training 2 - The Art of Writing and Reporting, 7,5 credit points (EOSE08) Autumn
For programme students only.

Regional Development and Growth, 7,5 credit points (EOSE09) Spring
For programme students only.

Global Sustainability, 7,5 credit points (EOSE10) Spring
For programme students only.

Economy and Society: Internship, 30 credit points (EOSE13) Autumn
For programme students only.

Swedish Economic Development, 7,5 credit points (SASE10) Spring

Economic Change, Labour Market and the Population, 7,5 credit points (SASE11) Spring

Family and Work - Scandinavia in an International Perspective, 7,5 credit points (SASE12) Spring

Population Aging and the Welfare State, 7,5 credit points (SASE13) Autumn

Course Packages

Economic crises in Historical Perspective, 7,5 credit points (PEH14) | Autumn, Internet/Distans 

Bachelor's Courses

Field Work/Internship and Research Overview, 15,0 credit points (EKHK17)
For Bachelors in Development Studies only.

Bachelors Thesis in Development Studies SGUTV, 15,0 credit points (EKHK18)
For Bachelors in Development Studies only.

Research Design, Methods and Data Collection, 15,0 credit points (EOSE11) Spring
For Economy and Society programme only.

Bachelor's Thesis​​​​​​​, 15,0 credit points (EOSK12, ) Spring
For Economy and Society programme only. 

Advanced Level Courses

Development of Emerging Economies, 7,5 credit points (EKHM61) Autumn 

The Global Economy and Long-term Economic Growth, 7,5 credit points (EKHM64) Autumn

Econometrics I, 7,5 credit points (EKHM65) Autumn
For master's programme students only.

Econometrics II, 7,5 credit points (EKHM66) Autumn
For master's programme students only.

Causes of Demographic Change, 7,5 credit points (EKHM67) Autumn

China and the Asia Pacific Economy, 7,5 credit points (EKHM70 ) Autumn

Economics of Innovation, 7,5 credit points (EKHM71 ) Autumn

Population and Living Standards, 7,5 credit points (EKHM72 ) Autumn

Research Design, 7,5  credit points (EKHM73 ) Autumn
For master's programme students only.

Quantifying Economc Growth over Time, 7,5 credit points (EKHM76 )

Consequences of Demographic Change, 7,5 credit points (EKHM81 ) Spring

Human Capital in a Historical Perspective, 7,5 credit points (EKHM82 ) Spring

Institutions, Economic Growth and Equity, 7,5 credit points (EKHM84 ) Spring

Advanced Analysis of Economic Change, 7,5 credit points (EKHM87 ) Spring

EKHT21 Advanced Topics in Economic Demography - Historical Demography, 7,5  credit points
For Economic Demography Track students only. 

EKHT24 Advanced Topics in Economic Demography - Data Management, 7,5  credit points
For Economic Demography Track students only.

EKHT26 Advanced Topics in Economic Demography - Family and Health, 7,5  credit points 
For Economic Demography Track students only.

EKHT27 Advanced Topics in Economic Demography - Geographical Information Systems for Economic History, 7,5  credit points
For Economic Demography Track students only.

EKHT31 Advanced Topics in Economic History - History of Economic Thought, 7,5 credit points 
For Economic History Track students only.

EKHT34 Advanced Topics in Economic History - Research in Economic History: Archives, Primary Sources, Dataset.  7,5  credit points 
For Economic History Track students only.

EKHT35 Advanced Topics in Economic History - The History of Economic Inequality, 7,5 credit points 
For Economic History Track students only.

EKHT41 Advanced Topics in Economic Development - Agricultural Transformation in the Development Process, 7,5 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT42 Advanced Topics in Economic Development - Explaining Growth and Inequality, 7,5  credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT45 Advanced Topics in Economic Development - Theory and Practice of Money and Finance. 7,5 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT46 Advanced Topics in Economic Development - The State in the Development Process.7,5  credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT47 Advanced Topics in EconomicDevelopment - Development Aid in Historical Perspective, 7,5 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT48 Advanced Topics in Economic Development - Human Rights and Economic Development, 7,5 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT55 Fieldwork, 15 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT56 Innovative Practice in a Developing Country, 15 credit points 
For Economic Development Track students only.

EKHT90 Internship, 15 credit points 
Additional course information
For master's programme students only.

Study Guidance

Håkan Lobell
Programme coordinator, Academic advisor, Senior lecturer

studievagledare [at] ekh [dot] lu [dot] se (studievagledare[at]ekh[dot]lu[dot]se)