MPE_EKTR Economics of Transition

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Libor Žídek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Libor Žídek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Lucie Coufalová, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Libor Žídek, 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
Mon 14:00–15:50 P103, except Mon 18. 9., except Mon 6. 11.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPE_EKTR/01: each odd Monday 18:00–19:50 P103, except Mon 6. 11., L. Žídek
MPE_EKTR/02: each even Monday 18:00–19:50 P103, except Mon 18. 9., L. Žídek
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
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Main objectives can be summarized as follows: to understand the basic steps of the transformation process (from the centrally planned system to market economy) mainly in the Czech(oslovak) economy. to apply knowledge of economic policy to the case of transformation. to be able to work with literature – read critically and analyse selected (compulsory) reading. to improve the ability to discuss and defend own opinions (at the seminars). The course consists of lectures and seminars dedicated to the main topics of the transformation process. The lectures provide the main themes that are consequently dealt with in greater depth and discussed during the seminars. At the end of the course students should be able to exercise an orientation in the development of the Czech economy during the transformation period. They acquire dispositions for better understanding of the contemporary development. They will get deeper insight into the nature of the basic economic concepts through understanding of the development of the Czech economy.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
- analyse events from economic transformation,
- apply knowledge from macroeconomic
- discuss and presents his or her own opinion.
- be able to work with literature – read critically and analyse selected readings
- write an essay about selected topic from the economic transformation.
Syllabus
  • Lectures: 1. economic situation in Czechoslovakia at the end of the 1980s – functioning of the centrally planned system; main economic problems; 2.-4. economic policy during the transformation period – main steps of the economic policy; liberalization measures taken at the beginning of 1991; following measures until 2004; fiscal and monetary policies; 5. economic results achieved – development of the GDP, unemployment and inflation rates; 6. progress of privatisation and development of the banking sector – analysis of the privatisation methods; small and large privatisation; banking sector during the transformation process; 7. analysis of international linkages – international trade, foreign direct investment and the other components of balance of payments; 8. the transformation process in Poland 9. the transformation process in Hungary 10. the transformation process in Bulgaria 11. the transformation process in Slovenia 12. the transformation process in other countries
Literature
    required literature
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Transformace české ekonomiky (Transformation of the Czech Economy). 1st ed. Brno: Vydavatelství MU, 2006, 56 pp. ISBN 80-210-4197-8. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Transformation in Poland. Národohospodářský obzor – Review of Economic Perspectives. Brno: Masaryk University, 2011, vol. 11, No 4, p. 236-270, 34 pp. ISSN 1213-2446. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Evaluation of Economic Transformation in Hungary. Národohospodářský obzor – Review of Economic Perspectives. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014, vol. 14, No 1, p. 55-88. ISSN 1213-2446. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.2478/revecp-2014-0004. URL info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Economic Transformation in Slovenia: From a Model Example to the Default. Národohospodářský obzor. Masarykova univerzita, 2016, vol. 16, No 3, p. 159-186. ISSN 1213-2446. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1515/revecp-2016-0011. URL info
    recommended literature
  • HOLMAN, Robert. Transformace české ekonomiky. Praha: Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku, 2000. ISBN 80-902795-6-2. info
  • JONÁŠ, Jiří. Ekonomická transformace v České republice :makroekonomický vývoj a hospodářská politika. Vyd. 1. Praha: Management Press, 1997, 207 s. ISBN 80-85943-22-0. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. From central planning to the market: The Transformation of the Czech Economy. 1st ed. Budapest - New York: CEU Press, 2017, 520 pp. ISBN 978-963-386-000-7. URL URL info
Teaching methods
The teaching proceeds in the form of lectures and seminars. Lectures are held regularly.Students can get bonus points for the exam if they take KvISes during lectures. The students have to fill self-correcting exercises in the IS during every week in the semester and gain more than 40% points. The seminars take place in the weeks between the lectures. Active participation in the seminars is a necessary condition for allowing a student to pass the exam. Students have to study selected readings in preparation for the seminar. Their knowledge can be tested in a form of a brief test during the seminar.
Assessment methods
The final written test/on computers is to be taken during the exam period. 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. In general, it is possible to enrol in the course during a study abroad trip, but due to the importance of the seminars for the mastery of the course, this procedure is not recommended. If a student is interested, it is necessary to arrange the procedure before the beginning of the semester. The student must complete self-correction exercises during the semester, pass the tests and the exam upon return.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Přednášky jsou dostupné online a ze záznamu.
Information on course enrolment limitations: max. 20 cizích studentů
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/econ/podzim2018/MPE_EKTR/index.qwarp
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 2022, Autumn 2024.
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