Ekonomika & FEB

International Immersion Seminar & study trip to Chicago/StLouis

Course content

• 11-day field trip @ Chicago, St Louis (Easter break), prepared by …

• 13 seminar sessions @ Leuven (Feb 10 till March 24);

Papers and presentations on following topics

– General US issues: econ/pol history; current issues; trade

policies

– EU/US areas of conflict: GMO pro and con, Boeing v Airbus

before WTO; climate change

– Selected sectors/industries, related to the companies that

we hope to visit in April (Kraft, Monsanto, ADM or Cargill,

etc)2

Seminar format: not just presenting/listening

• External experts will comment on your presentation;

– you can revise and resubmit for the final grade

– Who? McKinsey, Bain, BCG / Fac FEB, LAW, BIO, ARTS / US Embassy / EU / …

• Some topics (GMO; Boeing/Airbus; Climate policies) are discussed by opposing teams;

• audience is expected to be active

– after a pro/con session, write a half-page personal conclusion before leaving.

– take notes/write questions in your individual seminar log book

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The trip

• Chicago: – CME/CBOT, many companies, – U of Chicago, De Paul U

• Decatur IL: ADM

• Weekend at U of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign:– One or two brief talks by UI

academics– Meet with students UI’s BUS & ACES– optional sports match (tbc)– Time off

• St Louis, MO: AB Inbev (?), Monsanto, Nestlé USA

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The trip

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Practical information

What does it cost?

• Estimated net cost €1000-€1500; precise number soon available (we hope)

• €150 downpayment when selected; balance due end December

How do I handle this ISP-wise?

• Valued at ECTS 6

• Book this as “Capita Selecta” (2nd semester)

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How to apply?

• Motivation letter

• Transcript of Grades

• Application form from www.econ.kuleuven.be/iii

Deadline: put into FEB’s (not eBIB’s) blue dropbox by Monday, December 2, 08:00

Intro meeting: Monday, December 2, 18:00

Info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/iii

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For questions:

Piet.Sercu@kuleuven.be