Course: History of Economic Theories - applied economics

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Course title History of Economic Theories - applied economics
Course code KAE/DTAE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
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)
Course content
We are going to be explaining the development of the economic theory on the level of theory development of: 1) applied economics as a concept; 2) relation of the state and the market; 3) public economy; 4) central banking; 5) sectoral economies; 6) management and marketing; 7) accounting; 8) regional economy; 9) social economy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

The knowledge of development of applied economics will allow the student to understand the meaning in its wholeness and within the development of its individual branches. The student will gain greater ability to analyze works of a chosen economist and put it into historical context.
Prerequisites
It is advisory that you complete economics courses beforehand.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

The course ends with an oral exam. Requirements on student: Studying topics from the course. Minimal 70 % attendance.
Recommended literature
  • BLAUG, Mark. (1985). Economic theory in retrospect. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press .
  • BUCHHOLZ, Todd G. (1993). Živé myšlenky mrtvých ekonomů : Úvod do moderních ekonomických teorií. Praha : Victoria Publishing .
  • Sirůček, P. (2007). Hospodářské dějiny a ekonomické teorie: (vývoj, současnost, výhledy). Slaný: Melandrium.


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