EVSn5035 Monetary integration in the EU

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2023
Rozsah
1/1/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
Po 16:00–17:40 U35
Předpoklady
! EVS435 Měnově integrační koncepty EU && !NOW( EVS435 Měnově integrační koncepty EU )
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 25 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 12/25, pouze zareg.: 0/25, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/25
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Cíle předmětu
The European monetary integration is probably the most ambitious and also controversial project within the EU. This course first introduces the crucial concepts and models needed for analysis of monetary integrations in general. We will discuss the role of money in our society and their relationship with the state. After that there will explore the basics of international monetary relations. Then we will study the theory of monetary integration from both, the perspective of economics and of political science. In the second part of the course there are lectures on the history of European monetary matters and the development of the Eurozone. The last part of the course focuses on the Eurozone crisis and the following development.
Výstupy z učení
At the end of the course, students should acquire basic skills as well as tools for the analysis of international monetary relations in general and monetary integration in particular.
Students will become familiar with the history of European monetary relations. They will understand the inner workings of the Eurozone and the problems it faces.
This course should equip students with the ability to analyze the issues of the monetary integration from both political and economic perspectives which will enable them to devise plausible solutions.
This course should provide sufficient material for the students to be able to assess advantages and disadvantages of monetary integration and give their advice accordingly.
Osnova
  • 1. Introductory meeting
  • 2. Money and states (lecture)
  • 3. Monetary economics (seminar)
  • 4. International monetary and financial relations (lecture)
  • 5. International monetary and financial relations (seminar)
  • 6. Theories of monetary integration (lecture)
  • 7. Theories of monetary integration (seminar)
  • 8. Monetary cooperation in Europe until 1999 (lecture)
  • 9. Establishment and structure of the Eurozone (lecture)
  • 10. Eurozone crisis (lecture)
  • 11. Eurozone crisis (seminar)
  • 11. Eurozone after the crisis (lecture)
  • 12. Reforming the Eurozone (seminar)
Literatura
  • The political economy of the eurozone in central and eastern Europe : why in, why out? Edited by Krisztina Arató - Boglárka Koller - Anita Pelle. First published. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022, xix, 288. ISBN 9781032034676. info
  • CINI, Michelle a Nieves PÉREZ-SOLÓRZANO BORRAGÁN. European union politics. Sixth edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019, xxv, 532. ISBN 9780198806530. info
  • EICHENGREEN, Barry J. Globalizing capital : a history of the international monetary system. Third edition. Princeton: Princeton university press, 2019, xi, 298. ISBN 9780691193908. info
  • STIGLITZ, Joseph E. The Euro : how a common currency threatens the future of Europe. First edition. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2016, xxix, 416. ISBN 9780393354102. info
  • The Euro :european integration theory and economic and monetary union. Edited by Amy Verdun. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2002, xiii, 282. ISBN 0-7425-1884-1. info
Výukové metody
The course consists of lectures and seminars. The exact schedule is stated in the syllabus.
There is no attendance policy for the lectures. However, students are encouraged to actively participate in the lectures by asking questions since the information delivered there serves as a basis for seminar discussions.
There are five seminars that focus on a specific issue from the preceding lectures. Students will be rewarded with up to 5 points for their participation in the seminars (1 point for attendance, up to 4 points for active communication).
If a student is unable to attend a seminar for a serious reason (e.g. illness) and would like to recover at least some of the points, he/she can write a position paper. The paper should analyze the literature for seminar, should be should be between 2-3 pages long and has to be uploaded to the Homework vault by the day the student takes his/her exam.
There will be a final written exam. Probably administered online via IS MUNI.
Metody hodnocení
The final written test consists of 2 open questions (both max. 5 points) and a short essay (max 15 points). Students will be given a choice between two topics. The test will take place in the exam period (January and February). The exact dates of the exam will be listed in the Information System by the end of December.
The final grade consists of a written exam (max 25 points), an assessment of participation in seminars (max 25 points).
“A” grade 46-50 points
“B” grade 42-45 points
“C” grade 38-41 points
“D” grade 34-37 points
“E” grade 30-33 points
“F” grade less than 30 points
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
WARNING
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Sanctions for plagiarism are determined by the Copyright Act. With respect to studies and the production of Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral final theses or other works produced during the course of studies, plagiarism constitutes a violation of core academic ethics and as such is included among misdemeanours in all faculty disciplinary codes.
The following sanctions may be inflicted for disciplinary misdemeanours: admonition, exclusion from studies on probation and – in cases where a misdemeanour has been carried out intentionally – unconditional exclusion from studies.
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