Course detail

Regional economy and policy

FAST-TG09Acad. year: 2023/2024

Regional economy is an applied economic discipline which is as such an offshoot from the knowledge base of general economic theory. The gained knowledge is made more precise and modified with regards to the specifics which are related to the character of the object of interest of this discipline, i.e. a region or space in its socioeconomic conception. The completion of this subject creates a good starting point for the understanding of the structure and contents of regional policies.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Milan Viturka, CSc.

Department

Ústav architektury (ARC)

Entry knowledge

General knowledge within the scope of the bachelor’s level of architectural studies.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

The aim of the subject is for students to understand the meaning of localization theories, to be able to use simple methods of localization analysis and be capable of interpreting their results, understand the position of a natural monopoly on a regional market and the necessity of its regulation. After completion of the subject they will be able to explain the question of spatial concentration or dispersion and the agglomeration effects which are related to this, they will have encountered the theory of polarized development as a typical example of growth theory, including its practical implementation, and they will be able to evaluate its practical importance themselves. Furthermore, they will be able to define the term ‘region’, they’ll penetrate the problematics of regionalization of a territory, they will have gained an overview of the matter of evaluation of regional differences, and the appearance of inter-regional inequalities and the possibility of influencing them. They will also grasp the problematics of the regional policy of the Czech Republic; they will understand the connection of Czech regional policies to those of Europe. They will be acquainted with the regional policy documents of the Czech Republic and with the conditions of regional support programmes.
The ability to explain the question of spatial concentration or dispersion and agglomeration effects related to it, knowledge of the theory of polarized development as a typical example of growth theory, including its practical implementation. Understanding of the term ‘region’, the issue of regionalization of a territory, overview of the question of evaluation of regional differences, the appearance of inter-regional inequalities and possibilities of influencing them. Penetration into regional policy issues in the Czech Republic. Familiarisation with the regional policy documents of the Czech Republic and with the conditions of regional support programmes.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MOLDÁN, B., BRANIŠ, M.: Globální problémy životního prostředí. Portál, Praha 2003
ŽÍTEK VLADIMÍR: Regionální ekonomie a politika I.. Brno : Masarykova univerzita 2002

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-A Master's

    branch ARS , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Milan Viturka, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to regional economy. Spatial economic systems. Theoretical approaches to their explanation.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Milan Viturka, CSc.

Syllabus

1.Program of teaching, instruction and guidance, requirements for award a credit.