MPE_HOP2 Economic Policy 2

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Magdalena Šuterová (lecturer)
prof. Ing. Zdeněk Tomeš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Ing. Antonín Slaný, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Zdeněk Tomeš, Ph.D.
Department of Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Jarmila Šveňhová
Supplier department: Department of Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:50 P304, except Wed 14. 9., except Wed 2. 11.
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
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Course objectives
We assume that studets have a good theoratical background from courses of Macroeconomics 1 and Macroeconomics 2. In this respect, we will follow the theory and apply it to the specific economic policy issues. The course focus on six topics of contemporary economic policy (see Course contents bellow). Moreover, we put emphasis on the change of the economic paradigm after the Great Depression 2009. We show some of the shortcomings of the economic theory, which appered during the economic crisis, and we offer new perspectives of solutions. The important part of this task will be based on reading of empirical studies.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to apply economic theory to up-to-date issues of economic policy. He will read some texts (book chapters and studies) of most cited economists according to IDEAS/RePEc of 2017 and he will discuss about them on seminars. Due to these activities, student will be able to write essay about some of the course topic and take into account current events both in the Czech republic and in the world.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, economic policy makers
  • 2. National accounts systems, economic growth
  • 3. Labour market and pension systems
  • 4. Fiscal policy
  • 5. Inflation, monetary and macroprudential policy
  • 6. External economic relations
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ROJÍČEK, Marek, Vojtěch SPĚVÁČEK, Jan VEJMĚLEK, Eva ZAMRAZILOVÁ and Václav ŽĎÁREK. Makroekonomická analýza : teorie a praxe. První vydání. Praha: Grada, 2016, 543 stran. ISBN 9788024758589. URL info
  • DRAZEN, Allan. Political economy in macroeconomics. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2002, xiv, 775. ISBN 0691092575. info
  • BÉNASSY-QUÉRÉ, Agnès. Economic policy : theory and practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, xii, 709. ISBN 9780195322736. info
    not specified
  • Další literatura se odvíjí od aktuálně řešeného tématu a je upřesněna v interaktivní osnově předmětu.
Teaching methods
lectures, case studies, reading papers, dicussion
Assessment methods
Students are required to pass the final exam that consists of a test and an oral exam. In order to prepare for the exam, it is recommended to read the texts as well as attend the lectures.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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