Course: Basics of Economy

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Course title Basics of Economy
Course code KPG/KZAEK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Opletalová Alena, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The creation and development of economic theory. Basic concepts of economic theory. Supply and demand. Market mechanisms. Consumer theory. Company theory. Land, labour and capital market. Market mechanism. Imperfections of the market. Unemployment. Inflation. Monetary policy. Fiscal policy. Pension and social policy. Economic growth and business cycle.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 8 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To explain technical concept, to use technical terminology. To explain basis of market ekonomy. To orientace oneself in frame of main themes of micro and macroeconomy. Gaining knowledges to apply on actual economic situation in Czech republic or abroad.
Graduates will be able to explain the essence of the market economy. Orientate the main topics of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Apply their knowledge to the current economic situation of the Czech Republic respectively other states.
Prerequisites
Course has no special requirements placed on students.

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic Test

Successful written methodology test.
Recommended literature
  • HOBZA, Vladimír; ASSENZA, Dora; ZLÁMAL, Jaroslav. (2006). Základy ekonomie. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • HOLMAN, R. (2008). Základy ekonomie pro studenty vyšších odborných škol a eekonomických fakult VŠ. Praha: C.H.Beck, 2000. ISBN 80-7179-434-1.. Praha.
  • Samuelson, P. A., Nordhaus, W. D. (2007). Ekonomie. Praha: Nakladatelství Svoboda.


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