This course introduces the basic principles of the global economic system. The primary focus is on the
states as principal actors of the contemporary world economy and macroeconomic policies of the states.
Although the course takes predominantly the global perspective, regional (EU) and local (Czech) specifics
are introduced in the selected parts of the course, primarily through field visits. The policies discussed in
the first part of the course are put into historical context to explain the origins and empirical experience with
the policies concerned. Most attention is given to policies affecting finance and technologies in the
economy.
The second part of the course introduces the growing interdependence of states, i.e., globalization. For this
purpose, a gentle introduction to international economics is provided to allow for discussion of the
globalization effects. The other world economy actors, such as multinational corporations and regional
economic integrations, are discussed with particular focus on the European perspective. Specific attention
is given to the Czech economy after the transition.
The last part of the course is dedicated to current issues of the major centers of the present world
economy, i.e., the USA, the EU, and developed Asia, to discuss the risks related to policies run in the
regions concerned.
Registration requirements
Last update: Mgr. Nikola Skladanová (10.01.2024)
The teaching period of the CET courses begins already within the week from January 29, 2024, onwards.
Because of the early beginning of the CET tuition period before the Faculty course registration is opened, students will not be able to register for the CET courses through the SIS.
In order to be allowed to enroll in the course, you have to:
* attend all classes of the particular course during the first week and sign in the attendance sheet form
* send a registration e-mail to kjohnson@cetacademicprograms.com by February 2, 2024, to confirm that you would like to be enrolled in the course
Successful students will be enrolled in the course in the SIS by the FHS International Office.
To get access to the CET facilities during the first week of classes, the students need to ring the doorbell at the main entrance to the CET Center in Palackého 3, Praha 1, and wait to be let in by a buzzer.
INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Because the teaching period of CET courses begins early, these courses are available in spring semesters only for those exchange students who are spending a full academic year at Charles University. They can enroll in 2 CET courses per semester depending on the available capacity and are expected to select regular courses in addition to the CET (YBAC-coded) courses.
Teaching methods
Last update: Mgr. Nikola Skladanová (12.01.2023)
This is one of the courses organized in cooperation with the partner institution CET Academic Programs, designed for US students and the Czech and international students of the Faculty of Humanities.
These courses are scheduled either twice (2x90 min.) or once (1x180 min.) a week in the CET classrooms (Palackého 3, Praha 1).
