0. TRANSPORT ECONOMICS
(MPE_TREN)
Zdeněk Tomeš
tomes@econ.muni.cz

Transport economics
•Transport Economics explores the efficient use of society’s scarce resources for the movement of
people and goods. •Its numerous case studies illustrate the economic principles, discuss testable
hypothesis, analyse econometric results, and examine implications for public policy.
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Discussion in the course
•The course is intended to be discussion oriented.
•Therefore, you are expected to actively participate in the course.
•The organization of the lectures is usually based on the exposition of basic theory followed by
real-world case studies analyzed in research papers.
•You are encouraged to discuss the relevance of conclusions, policy implications, and soundness of
the economic analysis.
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Syllabus



Evaluation

Total
Minimum
Presence + activity in lectures
30 points
15 points
Written exam
30 points
15 points
Empirical project
40 points
20 points

Points
A
88 – 100
B
81-87
C
74 – 80
D
67 – 73
E
60 – 66
F
0 - 59

Empirical Project
•To analyze/solve real-world application/problem/case study in the field of transport
economics/policy. •It should be based on real data/situations and it should aim to enhance
knowledge in the field of transport economics or to offer solutions to transport policy problems.
•The students are encouraged to be inspired by real cases in their countries.
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