In the wake of climate change, numerous innovations are needed, especially in the energy sector. This seminar will take a closer look at foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the energy sector: Which sectors are particularly affected in detail? Which regions are in the spotlight? These and other exciting questions will be approached using a mix of data analysis and interviews.

At the end of the seminar, we expect a written paper and a presentation. For the most part, students can decide for themselves which specific topic they find most interesting. However, it is crucial that the topics are explored using current academic literature as well as empirical analysis. Ultimately, we would like to conduct an empirical project in student groups on a topic chosen by the students.
Please note that we expect students to conduct empirical research in their seminar paper. Therefore, experience in empirical analysis with statistical software such as R, Stata or Python is an advantage.