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Econometrics
FP-PekoKAcad. year: 2012/2013
The aim of the subject is the modelling of economic processes (micro and macro) by means of exact means of current engineering mathematics to set up conditions for subsequent computerizing. It essentially contributes to the development of student´s ability to comprehend causal essence of economic interrelations and to perform economic analyses. The contents includes : demand and supply analysis; consumption and saving with the basic models of national economy; revenue, cost and profit analysis; production; elasticity of demand and supply; utility; optimization.
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Classified course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having submitted a written assignment containing at least 12 tasks:
Two tasks regarding each of the following topics: Supply and demand;Revenue,Cost and Profit; Elasticity; Production; Utility; National Income (together 12 tasks).
Tasks chosen for the assignment should be figured out at least at medium difficulty level analogous to the tasks contained at the end of each chapter in the book Introduction to Mathematical Economics for Economists(in Czech Úvod do matematické ekonomie pro ekonomy ). The assignment has to include detailed calculations, step-by-step solution, or explanation if necessary. The assignment has to be written in relevant formal style, and has to be hand-written (if appropriate, it is possible to use graphic output from PC).
Course curriculum
- basic principles of economic analysis and modelling,
- supply and demand,
- market equilibrium,
- consumptions and savings,
- models of national economy, IS-LM analysis,
- incomes, costs and profits,
- production,
- elasticity of demand of supply,
- utility,
- optimalization of selected economic quantities.
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- practising of topics discussed in lectures,
- working out of individual assignments.
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Basic literature
Mezník, I.:Úvod do matematické ekonomie pro ekonomy, FP VUT v Brně, Brno 2011 (CS)
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MGR-KS Master's
branch MGR-PFO-KS , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional