BPV_APPA Research studies

Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
jaro 2024
Rozsah
2/0/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D.
Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Jana Biskupová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Rozvrh
Út 10:00–11:50 P304, kromě Út 2. 4.
Předpoklady
The class assumes the basic knowledge of microeconomic concepts.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
In recent years, a so-called “post-truth” world emerged, where evidence, scientific expertise, and technical knowledge seem to carry less weight than opinions that appeal to personal beliefs. This course examines a variety of topics related to public policy, with the goal of preparing students to understand the contemporary issues in policymaking. These include public economics and tax policy, labor economics, law and economics, health care policy, transportation demand and policy, and others. The course proceeds in two major parts. The first part covers topics from recent empirical research with a strong focus on class discussion and cooperative learning. The second part includes lectures organized within the Masaryk University Economic Seminar (MUES) series hosted by international scholars from world’s top universities and public institutions. In addition to the networking possibilities, attending research seminar is a perfect opportunity to discuss the current trends and developments in all major areas of economics.
Výstupy z učení
The course put an emphasis on empirical research and encourage students to elaborate selective case studies into class presentations. Students will learn to critically analyze, understand and tackle contemporary policy challenges.
Osnova
  • This course examines a variety of topics related to public policy, with the goal of preparing students to understand the contemporary issues in policymaking. These include public economics and tax policy, labor economics, law and economics, health care policy, transportation demand and policy, and others.
Literatura
    doporučená literatura
  • BORJAS, George J. Labor economics. Eight edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2020, xvi, 478. ISBN 9781260565522. info
    neurčeno
  • IZA World of Labor is an online platform that provides policy analysts, journalists, academics and society generally with relevant and concise information on labor market issues.
Výukové metody
Classes have seminar format with a strong focus on class discussion and cooperative learning. We expect students to come to the classes. They are expected to participate in the class discussions and introduce the papers that they have read and also, their thoughts about them. If students miss classes not only will they not know the material, but they also deprive their classmates and lecturer of learning from them, and we lose the benefit of their contribution. Students will elaborate empirical research paper into class presentations. Papers are assigned to students during the first two weeks of the semester. Students shall attend public seminars and elaborate two written assignments (critical summary reports).
Metody hodnocení
Students are expected to attend class regularly and to prepare for the class by following the suggested readings and related materials. Grading is based on class presentation (20 points), short written assignments (2 x 8 points), class participation (max 24 points) and final exam (40 points). Final grades are based on the overall score: A (more than 91 points), B (81 – 90), C (71 – 80), D (61 – 70), E (55 – 60), F (less than 55 points)
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Course coordinator: Martin Guzi Office: Room 316 Email: martin.guzi@econ.muni.cz
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Studijní materiály
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích jaro 2025.