ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
Principles of Economics (pol. Ekonomia)
A foundational course (30hrs) designed to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles that govern the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. This course serves as a gateway to the exciting and dynamic field of economics, offering students a roadmap to navigate the complexities of economic systems, policies, and decision-making. This introductory course is structured to cover key economic concepts and theories, equipping students with the analytical tools necessary to critically examine and comprehend economic phenomena at both micro and macro levels.
Topics include:
1. Microeconomics (Week 1-4)
– Supply and Demand: Explore the forces that determine the prices and quantities of goods and services in individual markets.
– Consumer Behavior: Understand how individuals make choices in allocating their resources and the impact of these decisions on the market.
– Firms and Production: Analyze the behavior of firms, production processes, and the factors influencing cost structures.
2. Macroeconomics (Week 5-9)
– National Income and Output: Examine the overall performance of an economy, including measures like GDP and unemployment rates.
– Economic growth in short- and long-run, and the long-run growth model.
– Money and Banking: Investigate the role of money, financial institutions, and monetary policy in shaping the macroeconomic landscape.
– Fiscal Policy: Understand the impact of government spending and taxation on the overall economy.
3. International Economics (Week 10-12)
– Global Trade: Explore the benefits and challenges of international trade, examining theories like comparative advantage.
– Exchange Rates: Investigate the mechanisms that determine currency exchange rates and their implications for international business.
4. Economic Policy and Institutions (Week 13-15)
– Government Intervention: Evaluate the role of government in regulating markets and addressing market failures.
– Economic Institutions: Understand the functions of institutions in shaping economic behavior and outcomes
Development Economics (pol. Ekonomia rozwoju)
This course in Development Economics (30hrs) aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories, policies, and practices related to the economic development of nations. The course will cover key topics such as economic growth, poverty, inequality, human capital development, institutional economics, and international trade. Emphasis will be placed on both theoretical frameworks and empirical applications to real-world development challenges.
Topics include:
1. Introduction to Development Economics (Weeks 1-2)
– Definition, scope, and objectives of development economics
– Historical perspectives on economic development
– Comparative development economics (key development indicators and measures)
2. Theories of Economic Development (Weeks 3-6)
– Mainstream theories (e.g., Rostow, Lewis)
– Heterodox theories (e.g., dependency theory, world-systems theory)
– Contemporary approaches (e.g., sustainable development, human development)
3. Economic Growth and Development (Weeks 7-10)
– Models of economic growth
– Role of institutions in economic development
– Measurement and determinants of economic development
4. Poverty and Inequality (Weeks 11-14)
– Measurement and analysis of poverty
– Visions of inequality (Quesnay, Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Pareto, Kuznets, Piketty and dependency school)
– Policy implications for poverty reduction
International Economics (pol. Międzynarodowe stosunki gospodarcze)
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International Financial Markets (pol. Międzynarodowe rynki finansowe)
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