Course: Principles of economics

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Course title Principles of economics
Course code KPG/AZE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
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.
  • Chudý Štefan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Opletalová Alena, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hanáková Soňa, PhDr.
Course content
The creation and development of economic theory. Basic terminology of economic theory. Supply and demand. Market mechanism. Consumer theory. Company theory. Land, labour and capital markets. Market mechanism. Imperfections of the market. Unemployment. Inflation. Monetary policy. Fiscal policy. Pension and social policy. Economic growth and the business cycle.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Establishment and development of economic theory. Basic concepts of economic theory. Demand and supply. The market mechanism. Consumer theory. Theory of the firm. Market of land, labor and capital. The market mechanism. Market imperfections. Unemployment. Inflation. Monetary Policy. Fiscal policy. Income and social policy. Economic growth and business cycle.
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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