Course: Economic Theories of the Early Modern Period

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Course title Economic Theories of the Early Modern Period
Course code KAE/ERN
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
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.
Course content
Topics: 1. Introduction - Literature 2. Economic thought in Protestantism 3. Czech economists in the Early Modern Period 4. Jan Amos Comenius 5. Economic Thinking of Absolutist States 6. Mercantilism 7. Kameralismus 8. Richard Cantillon 9. Physiocracy 10. Anne Robert Jacques Turgot 11. Scottish Enlightenment and the theory of luxury 12. Conclusion - Summary For texts 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 Exam - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students basic economic theories that were discussed in the early modern period, i.e. from the late 15th to the early 19th century. The course follows the KAE/ETS Economic Theories of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, which is taught in the winter semester. 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 early modern period (16th to 18th century), and become familiar with the texts of contemporary authors.
Prerequisites
It is expected interest of students in the subject and basic knowledge of the historical context. Pass the course Economic theories in the Ancient and Middle Ages taught in winter semester first is recommended.

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 - Colloquium
Recommended literature
  • Barry J. Gordon. Aristotle and the Development of Value Theory. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Vol. 78, No. 1 (Feb., 1964), pp. 115-128.
  • Fuchs Kamil. (2007). Dějiny ekonomického myšlení. Brno.
  • Holman Robert. (1999). Dějiny ekonomického myšlení. Praha.
  • Katherine Elliot van Liere. Humanism and Scholasticism in Sixteenth-Century Academe: Five Student Orations from the University of Salamanca. Renaissance Quarterly, Vol. 53, No. 1 (Spring, 2000), pp. 57-107.
  • Koudelka Ladislav. (2014). Lichva: trestný čin a společenský problém. Praha.
  • Krameš Jaroslav. (1998). Kameralismus a klasické ekonomie v Čechách. 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.
  • 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): Applied Economic Studies (2015) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -