ESF:BPV_TRPS Transformation of the Pub.Sect - Course Information

BPV_TRPS Transformation of the Public Sector

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

doc. Ing. Robert Jahoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Eduard Bakoš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ing. Petra Dvořáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Filip Hrůza, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Lenka Kopečková (lecturer)
doc. Ing. David Špaček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Marek Vyskočil (lecturer)
Ing. Igor Kiss (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

doc. Ing. Robert Jahoda, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration

Timetable

Mon 16:20–17:55 P106

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Public Economics and Administration (programme ESF, B-HPS)
• Public Economics and Administration (programme ESF, M-HPS)

Course objectives

This course has a predominantly application character and it is designed mainly for foreign students. The content of the course is formed by three interconnected blocks and introduces students to the process of the Czech Republic’s public sector transformation. In the first block, the range of transformation in the Czech Republic will be introduced to the students and the transformation process will be characterized on the level of the central government. The second block describes the process of fiscal decentralization, and in the third block, students will get more familiar with the transformation of selected public sector segments. At the end of the course students should be able to understand the historical context of the reform and should have the ability to explain and interpret all its particular steps and their influence on the current situation (and issues) of the public sector.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to Public Sector Transformation (PST)
• 2. Public Policies: Sources and Implementation; Changing Values
• 3. Fiscal Policy in the Transition Period
• 4. Fiscal Imbalance Problem
• 5. Tax Reform in the Czech Republic
• 6. Local Finance Reform
• 7. Public Administration Reform
• 8. Changes in the Social Policy
• 9. Transformation of a selected public sector branch (case study no.1) - Health Care Reform
• 10. Transformation of a selected public sector branch (case study no.2) - Education
• 11. Transformation of a selected public sector branch (case study no.3) - Housing
• 12. Third Sector (NNO) Development
• 13. Final Seminar Summary, Exams

Literature

recommended literature
• Public finance :theory and practice in the Central European transition. Edited by Juraj Nemec - Glen Wright. Bratislava: NISPAcee, 1997, 458 s. ISBN 80-967616-3-3. info

Teaching methods

Lectures are supported by lecturer's presentations, class discussions, presentations of seminar works given by students, additional reading for self-study and self-correcting tests.

Assessment methods

Students are expected to prepare continuously for lectures.
Students have to prepare by studying appropriate materials and by answering supporting questions. This preparation will be assessed by a lecturer who may assign a certain number of points. In every lecture, the lecturer could award students with 20 – 50 points for their preparation (number of points should be specified at the beginning of every semester and depends on a number of enrolled students). The number of points given to each student will be written down after every lecture in the “Notebook” in the IS MU system, so every student has an immediate feedback about his/her performance.
Students also have the possibility to get another 20 points for the paper elaboration (up to ten points for a paper presentation and ten points for a handed paper).
Examination test and final assessment: The basic condition for getting a grade (A-E) from the course is to gain at least 40 points from previous assessments (preparations for lecturers and papers) and from a written exam, which takes place in the 13th week. The written exam consists of two parts. In the first one – a test – students can obtain up to 40 points, while in the second part – an essay on a selected topic – they can obtain up to 20 points. All the points will be counted up for the final grade and the assessment will depend on the scale of assessment points.
Grading scheme:
Number of points and corresponding grades:
A - More than 61 points
B - 56-60 points
C - 51-55 points
D - 46-50 points
E - 40-45 points
F - Less than 40 points
Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher will finish the exam (credit test) by awarding grade "F" in the Information System, and the Dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination. The mentioned procedure relates to all the activities that are included in the final evaluation of the course (seminar work, essays, tests etc.).

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Credit evaluation note: k=1.

Information about innovation of course.

This course has been innovated under the project "Inovace studia ekonomických disciplín v souladu s požadavky znalostní ekonomiky (CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0227)" which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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