Course: Economics

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Course title Economics
Course code MRS/EKON
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Syrovátka Miroslav, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is an introduction to economics for students of development and environmental studies and applied mathematics. The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic economic concepts as part of a general overview while providing an analytical framework for subsequent economics courses (especially MRS/REKO Development Economics). Teaching topics focus on the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Emphasis is placed on linking theory with practical examples and economic policy. The course does not require prior knowledge of economics or advanced mathematics but requires reading the literature (in English) and preparation for seminars. The course information will be published on the moodle platform.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic economic concepts.
Students understand and are able to apply basic economic concepts and relations.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Cowen, T., Tabarrok, A. (2021). Modern Principles of Economics. New York.
  • Holman, R. (2011). Ekonomie. V Praze: C.H. Beck.
  • Krugman, P. R., Wells, R. (2017). Essentials of Economics. New York.
  • Mankiw, N. G., & Sojka, M. (2000). Zásady ekonomie. Praha: Grada Publishing.


Study plans that include the course
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