Course: Economic Thought 1

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Course title Economic Thought 1
Course code KAE/EM1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slavíčková Pavla, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Müller Michal, Mgr. Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: 1) Introduction + periodization of the history of economic thought, literature 2) Beginnings of economic theories 3) Economic thinking of the Greeks 4) Economic thinking of ancient Rome 5) Economic thinking in early Christianity 6) Economic thinking of scholastics 7) Beginnings of economic thinking in the Czech lands 8) Between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age: the Salamanca School 9) Usury 10) A view of the poor and poverty 11) Economic thinking of Protestants For readings, see Moodle KAE.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic economic theories that were discussed during the European history. Part of the course is to read the original texts on which topics are discussed. The course is recommended as a supplement for the compulsory course of History of Economic Theories.
Students get an overview of the main economic theories of the Ancient and Middle Ages, and become familiar with the texts of contemporary authors.
Prerequisites
Students are interested in a topic and have basic knowledge in historical context. It is recommended to complete the follow-up course Economic Theories 2 in the summer semester.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Requirements for the successful completion of the course: - active participation in a range min. 80% - homework - reading texts - see in Moodle - oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Aristotelés. (1998). Politika. Rezek.
  • Fuchs Kamil. (2007). Dějiny ekonomického myšlení. Brno.
  • Holman Robert. (1999). Dějiny ekonomického myšlení. Praha.
  • Krameš Jaroslav. (1998). Kameralismus a klasické ekonomie v Čechách. Praha.
  • M. Jan Hus. O sedmi smrtelných hříších.
  • Murray N. Rothbard. Ekonomické myšlení před Adamem Smithem.
  • Opat Suger. (2006). Spisy o Saint-Denis. Praha.
  • Sedláček Tomáš. (2006). Ekonomie dobra a zla. Praha.
  • Sojka Milan. (2010). Dějiny ekonomických teorií. Praha.
  • Sojka Milan, Kouba Luděk. (2006). Kapitoly z dějin ekonomických teorií. Brno.
  • Sv. Augustin. De Civitate Dei - O Boží obci. Praha: Vyšehrad.
  • Tertullianus. Obrana křesťanů (Apologeticum).
  • Tomáš Akvinský. SUMMA THEOLOGIAE.
  • Vencovský František. (1997). Dějiny českého ekonomického myšlení do roku 1948. Brno.
  • Vencovský František. (2005). Dějiny měnových teorií na českém území. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): French oriented on applied economics (2021) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): French oriented on applied economics (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter