Descriptive economics

The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the state and development of the world economy in international comparison, with an emphasis on the interconnections between the various areas of the national economy. The student will be acquainted with the basic characteristics of demographic development and will understand its connection with other branches of the economy (labour market, social system, etc.). The student will understand the basic macroeconomic variables (GDP, unemployment, inflation) and will be able to make regional comparisons and a general comparison of the CR with other countries. They will acquire the basic principles of how the public budget system works, learn about the workings of public finances and understand the links between the state budget deficit and other areas of the economy.