ESF:MPE_HOP2 Economic Policy 2 - Course Information

MPE_HOP2 Economic Policy 2

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.

Teacher(s)

prof. Ing. Zdeněk Tomeš, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. Ing. Zdeněk Tomeš, 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

Prerequisites

The knowledge of basics of economic policy and macroeconomics is expected.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

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Course objectives

We assume that studets have a good theoratical background from courses of Macroeconomics 1 and Macroeconomics 2. In this respect, we will follow the theory and apply it to the specific economic policy issues. The course focus on six topics of contemporary economic policy (see Course contents bellow). We show some of the shortcomings of the economic theory, which appered during the and we offer new perspectives of solutions. The important part of this task will be based on reading of empirical studies.

Learning outcomes

Student will be able to apply economic theory to up-to-date issues of economic policy. He will read some texts (book chapters and studies) of most cited economists according to IDEAS/RePEc of 2017 and he will discuss about them on seminars. Due to these activities, student will be able to write essay about some of the course topic and take into account current events both in the Czech republic and in the world.

Syllabus

• Taxes in developed and developing countries. Theory and practice of tax polices. Taxes in the Czech Republic.
• Population ageing. Demographic determinants. Impact of ageing on economic growth. Mental retirement. Pension systems and theor adaptation on population ageing.
• Family policy in developed countries. Economic perspectives on privatization. Restructuring of railways.
• Economic growth in the long run. Growth policies. Growth barriers. Economic development. State capture.

Literature

recommended literature
• BÉNASSY-QUÉRÉ, Agnès. Economic policy : theory and practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, xii, 709. ISBN 9780195322736. info
• ROJÍČEK, Marek, Vojtěch SPĚVÁČEK, Jan VEJMĚLEK, Eva ZAMRAZILOVÁ and Václav ŽĎÁREK. Makroekonomická analýza : teorie a praxe. První vydání. Praha: Grada, 2016, 543 stran. ISBN 9788024758589. URL info

not specified
• Další literatura se odvíjí od aktuálně řešeného tématu a je upřesněna v interaktivní osnově předmětu.

Teaching methods

lectures, case studies, reading papers, dicussion

Assessment methods

The exam will have two parts: a) written: open and closed questions, 60% of the possible points must be achieved) b) oral: debate on economic and political issues; it will be held on the same day as the written exam; The oral exam cannot be taken without first passing the written exam. In the event of failure in the oral examination, it is not necessary to repeat the written examination. The oral examination will always be held for two students at a time. The total duration will be approximately 20 minutes. Each of you will first be given a randomly drawn question to discuss for 5 minutes each time. The remaining 10 minutes will be devoted to you and your colleague discussing a randomly selected topic from the article-based lessons. For Erasmus students, then read the relevant literature and drop by for a consultation before the exam.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.

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