Introduction to Economics

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Institute of Management Studies

Synopsis:

The course introduces the basic micro and macroeconomic models.

Requirements:

To be admitted to the exam the student needs to obtain at least 50 % of the total score given by two tests during the semestre. The exam is based on a single test and a successful student receives at least 50 % of the total score.

Syllabus of lectures:

Scarcity.

Utility, costs.

Demand, supply, elasticities.

Market structure.

Capital and labor market.

Market failure.

Product of the czech economy.

Price level of the czech economy.

Employment and unemployment of the czech economy.

Financial markets in the czech economy.

Foreign relations.

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Study Objective:

The goal of the course is to acquaint the students with the basic economic concepts and caracteristics of the czech economy.

Study materials:

Hořejší, B., Soukupová, J., Macáková, L., Soukup J.: Mikroekonomie, 5. aktualizované vydání, 2011.

Soukup, J., Pošta, V., Neset, P., Pavelka, T.: Makroekonomie. 2011.

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• B-PM-prez.forma od 15/16 (compulsory course)