BE_PH_MAE Macroeconomics

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Marina Purina, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. PhDr. Ing. Vladimír Tomšík, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Centre for International Programmes – International programmes – NEWTON University
Timetable
Thu 16:50–18:20 PH Učebna 05, except Thu 19. 2., except Thu 26. 2. ; and Thu 19. 2. 16:50–18:20 PH Učebna 08, Thu 26. 2. 16:50–18:20 PH Učebna 04
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BE_PH_MAE/01: Thu 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 05, except Thu 12. 2., except Thu 19. 2., except Thu 26. 2., except Thu 5. 3. ; and Thu 12. 2. 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 08, Thu 19. 2. 15:10–16:50 PH Učebna 08, Thu 26. 2. 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 04, Thu 5. 3. 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 03, M. Purina
BE_PH_MAE/02: Thu 18:30–20:00 PH Učebna 05, except Thu 19. 2., except Thu 26. 2. ; and Thu 19. 2. 18:30–20:00 PH Učebna 08, Thu 26. 2. 18:30–20:00 PH Učebna 04, M. Purina
BE_PH_MAE/03: Thu 13:30–15:00 Zoom.Praha2, M. Purina
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course describes the key theoretical foundations of the functioning of national and global economies. The course introduces students to basic macroeconomic issues, specifically the main macroeconomic indicators with emphasis on economic performance, inflation and unemployment, as well as money market, macroeconomic equilibrium theories, economic fluctuations and macroeconomic policies. Objectives of the course for students: to be familiar with basic macroeconomic concepts, relationships, contexts, and basic theoretical models; to have an overview of the main macroeconomic indicators, their evolution and interdependence; to be able to explain the instruments of government and central bank economic policy; to be able to apply basic macroeconomic models to real events and developments in the national economy; to prepare for the thematic areas of the state final examination.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is equipped with the necessary basic knowledge of macroeconomics. Students then should be able to think critically and evaluate information distributed through the media and social networks regarding the economic situation in given country or at the global scale.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to macroeconomics
  • Measuring economic performance
  • Macroeconomic equilibrium
  • Money and the functioning of the money market
  • Labour market and unemployment
  • Inflation
  • Economic growth and business cycles
  • Economic policy and the role of the state
  • Monetary policy
  • Fiscal policy
  • International trade policy
  • International Monetary System and Balance of Payments
Assessment methods
Ungraded credit (on campus): min. participation in seminars 80%, written credit test; (online): written credit test
Examination: final exam
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2021, winter 2021, winter 2022, summer 2023, winter 2023, summer 2024, summer 2025.
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