Course: Mathematic Economics

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Course title Mathematic Economics
Course code UEV/AMEK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sekerka Bohuslav, prof. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
Market and its subjects; individual supply and demand Customer preferences, a classical demand model Demand for subjects of long-term consumption - short-term analysis Demand for subjects of long-term consumption - long-term analysis Production function Firm costs and revenues Firm models in the market environment Firm models under the imperfect competition Aggregate supply and demand Static Keynes model Dynamic analysis of aggregate models Selected aggregate models of national economy Walras model of general equilibrium Models of inter-branch relations

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
Essential models of macroeconomics and microeconomics are presented at lectures, such as growth models, structural models, demand models, models of firm behaviour. The aim of the course is to meet students with basic knowledge and methods of mathematic economics.
Students will be able to use the knowledge in mathematic economics, but also in related areas and subjects. They will be able to formulate important models for economical areas.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Student performance assessment

Assignment: Successful pass of a test. Alternative Assignment: Same as for the graded assignment. Examination: The examination is written and oral. Theoretic knowledge and its application will be verified at the examination. Based on the achievement rate in a written test, the oral part or the examination can be admitted.
Recommended literature
  • ALLEN, R. G. D.:. Mathematical Economics. New York: Londen Macmillan and Co., 1968.
  • CHIANG, A. C.:. Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1990.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer