PEEKTE Economic Theories of the 20th century

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2005
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Kamil Fuchs, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Kamil Fuchs, CSc.
Department of Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Lydie Pravdová
Timetable
Mon 9:20–11:00 P101, Mon 9:20–11:00 P102
Prerequisites
PEHOPO Economic Policy
PEHOPO
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 323 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/323, only registered: 0/323, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/323
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This subject offers a comprehensive review of development of economic thinking, with emphasis on the process of the rise and development of economics. The aim is to form basic prerequisites for understanding the basic context of economic development, understanding the major milestones as the basis for grasping the changes of 20th century theory. Basic topics cover the following: General characteristics of the classical school and the key position of A. Smith in the process of founding the economic science. Causes of differentiation in the doctrine of the classic school. Main trends of criticism in the middle of 19th century and the rise of alternative economic theories. Relationship of open problems of the classic school doctrine and the marginalistic revolution. Theory of marginal utility of the Austrian school. Characteristics and theoretical contribution of neo-classical theory. Development of keynesian ekonomy and modern neo-classical theory
Literature
  • HOLMAN, Robert. Dějiny ekonomického myšlení. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck, 1999, xix, 541. ISBN 8071792381. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Písemná a ústní
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: 10 pouze přednáška
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008.
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