BPE_SMOE Monetary Economics seminar

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Jan Jonáš, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Marián Suchánek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Jan Jonáš, 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 of Seminar Groups
BPE_SMOE/01: Wed 12:00–13:50 P304, except Wed 20. 9., except Wed 8. 11., J. Jonáš
BPE_SMOE/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 P302b, except Thu 21. 9., except Thu 9. 11., J. Jonáš
BPE_SMOE/03: Thu 14:00–15:50 P302b, except Thu 21. 9., except Thu 9. 11., M. Suchánek
BPE_SMOE/04: Thu 16:00–17:50 S310, except Thu 21. 9., except Thu 9. 11., M. Suchánek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Seminars in monetary economics are based on reading and discussing the literature to understand better the main monetary institutions, ie money, banking, and central banks. The course aims to deepen the understanding of the nature and functioning of these monetary institutions. In this regard, the course emphasizes the understanding of the interrelationships between monetary institutions, as well as the interrelationships of monetary institutions with the real economy. The course thus offers an extension of real economic analysis by financial and monetary aspects. The course focuses mainly on the contemporary concept of monetary institutions. Thematically, the seminars first deal with more general and initial questions of the nature and function of money. This is followed by the issue of the nature and function of banks and the banking system, followed by the issue of the central bank, its role and policy.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- distinguish views on the nature and origin of money;
- understand the main concepts and principles in the field of banking
- become familiar with the balance sheets of monetary and financial institutions;
- know the main principles of functioning of monetary and financial institutions;
- understand the interconnectedness of banks, and the relationship between banks and the central bank;
- understand the role and function of central banks, including the conduct of monetary policy;
- understand the root causes of debt and financial crises;
Syllabus
  • Origin and essence of money;
  • Bank and banking sector (bank balance sheet, principles in banking and interconnection of banks);
  • The central bank and its role in the monetary system;
  • Banking stability and regulation;
  • Monetary policy and its context
Literature
  • Povinná literatura pro jednotlivé semináře je upřesněná v interaktivní osnově.
Teaching methods
Class discussion on required literature, specified in the interactive syllabi.
Assessment methods
Evaluation of the class disucssion, seminar work and final test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: seminář pouze pro studenty ESF
Teacher's information
Most of the literature is in English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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