MPE_HOD2 Economic History 2

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. Lucie Coufalová, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Lucie Coufalová, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Lucie Coufalová, Ph.D. et 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
MPE_HOD2/01: each odd Tuesday 10:00–11:50 P103, except Tue 7. 11., L. Coufalová
MPE_HOD2/02: each even Tuesday 10:00–11:50 P103, except Tue 19. 9., L. Coufalová
Prerequisites
Macroeconomics 1.
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
Course objectives
The objective of the course which is thematically linked to Economic History 1, is to analyse the world economy from the point of view of economic growth, macroeconomic stability and the im pact of key historical events. In certain periods of the last two centuries, some countries reached a very high rate of growth and that often happened thanks to economic reforms. The course tries to answer the question: "Which economic factors are the most relevant to the economic growth?" Among the countries analyzed are New Zealand since the 1980s, Germany and its reunification after the fall of the USSR, Chile between 1970 and 1990, the crisis in South Korea in the second half of the 1990s, selected aspects of the Chinese economy, and economic developments in India. At the end of the course students should be able to exercise an orientation in the selected period of the world economy. They acquire dispositions for better understanding of the contemporary development. They will get deeper insight into the nature of the basic economic concepts in the light of development of the world economy.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
- analyse events from the history of the world economy,
- apply knowledge from economic history to contemporary events in the world economy,
- discuss and presents his or her own opinion.
- apply knowledge from macroeconomic
- write an essay comparing economic developments in selected countries
Syllabus
  • 1. Impacts of reform in New Zealand
  • 2. Analysis of German Reunification
  • 3. Chilean economic policy
  • 4. Currency crisis in South Korea in 1997
  • 5. Contemporary situation in China
  • 6. Causes of India's economic lag behind China
Literature
    required literature
  • Povinnou literaturu tvoří články, které si studenti musejí prostudovat na semináře. Vše je k dispozici v interaktivní osnově.
    recommended literature
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Dějiny světového hospodářství (History of World Economy). 2. rozšířené. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2009, 400 pp. ISBN 978-80-7380-184-7. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Determinanty hospodářského růstu (The Determinants of economic growth). In Konkurenceschopnost české ekonomiky. 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, p. 56-73, 17 pp. CVKS. ISBN 8021041579. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Chilská ekonomika za Pinocheta (Chilean Economy under Pinochet). ACTA Mendelovy zemědělské a lesnické univerzity v Brně. Brno: MZLU v Brně, 2005, LIII, No 3, p. 225-239, 14 pp. ISSN 1211-8516. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Korea pět let po měnové krizi (Korea five years after monetary crisis). Národohospodářský obzor. 2003, No 3. ISSN 1213-244. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Ekonomický rozvoj Koreje (Economic development of Korea). In Sborník prací katedry ekonomie. Brno: MU, 2000. ISBN 80-210-2475-5. info
  • MADDISON, Angus. Dynamic forces in capitalist development : a long-run comparative view. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991, xvi, 333. ISBN 0198283970. info
Teaching methods
The course consists of seminars. The seminars are obligatory and for obtaining the credit it is necessary to become actively involved in their activities, which will consist in analysing various economic magazine articles related to the given topic. Students are asked to read them beforehand to be acquainted with the topic before the discussion starts.
Assessment methods
The exam is written. The student must obtain at least 60% of the maximum points to pass the exam. The score on the midterm tests contributes to the final grade. Any copying, recording or taking out of tests, use of unauthorized aids as well as communication devices, or any other interference with the objectivity of the examination (credit) will be considered a failure to meet the requirements for completion of the course and a gross violation of the study regulations. As a result, the instructor will close the examination (credit) with a grade of "F" in the course and the Dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings which may result in termination of the course. It is generally possible to enroll in a course during a study abroad trip, but because of the importance of the practicum to mastery of the course, this procedure is not recommended. If you are interested, it is necessary to agree on the procedure before the beginning of the semester. The student must complete the midterm tests and pass the exam upon return.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Předmět si lze zapsat i během výjezdu do zahraničí. Podmínky viz Metody hodnocení.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Přednášky jsou dostupné online a ze záznamu.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/ucitel/io/seznam?fakulta=1456;obdobi=9103;predmet=1546654;uvodnik=a
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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