WYDZIAŁ EKONOMICZNO-SOCJOLOGICZNY UŁ
Zajęcia w językach obcych oferowane studentom w ramach obowiązkowego programu studiów
(rok akademicki 2008/2009)
Courses in foreign languages - academic year 2008/2009
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Temat wykładu
Aktuelle
Wirtschaftspolitik
Polens
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Deutschlands
Ausgewaehlte Probleme der Wirtschefs-und
Regionalpolitik
Basic econometrics
Development economics
Economic integration within the European
Union
Economics of eastern Europe
Economics of monetary union
Economic Transitions
Elements of forecasting and simulation
10. Financial econometrics: principals of modeling
and forecasting
11. Fiscal policy
12. Foreign direct investment in the world economy
13. Globalisation
14. Innovation in contemporary economy. Theory
and policy
15. International regulations in the global foreign
Liczba
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30
semestry
zimowy letni
30
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Język
Prowadzący
niem
dr E.Dworak
dr A.Dąbrowski
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niem.
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mgr A.Staszewska
prof.R.Piasecki
dr M.CzernielewskaRutkowska
ros.
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dr T.Maceikianec
dr P.Gajewski
prof.R.Piasecki
dr W.Florczak
dr A.Staszewska
dr W.Grabowski
dr P.Wdowiński,
dr G.Szafrański
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dr P.Krajewski
prof.J.Witkowska
prof. R.Piasecki
prof.W.Kasperkiewicz
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prof.Z.Wysokińska
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Introduction to game theory
Introduction to game theory and decision
making under uncertainty
Intermediate
microeconomic
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macroeconomic
Labour market and public policy
Linear programming in modelling and solving
economic decision problems
Macroekonomics
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics with elements of economic
policy
Microeconomics
Operations reseach – basic and application
Participative management
Practical aspects of komputer systems
implementation In modern economy
Real Estate Markets
Regionalpolitic der Europaischen Union
(Regional policy of the UE)
Sectoral and multisectoral models of the
economy
31. Statistics for business and economics
32. Statistical market analysis
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dr J.Neneman
dr I.Konarzewska
30
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dr G.Walerysiak
30
15
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ang.
prof.E.Kwiatkowski
dr I.Konarzewska
ang.
ang.
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mgr A.Myślińska
dr K.Skorupińska
dr J.Działo
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dr M.Kozłowski
dr I.Konarzewska
prof.St.Rudolf
mgr Ł.Murowaniecki
ang.
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dr M.Sopiński
dr K.Lewandowski
dr hab. M.Plich,
dr M.Przybyliński,
mgr J.Boratyński
Dr E.Roszko-Grzegorek
dr A.Jędrzejczak,
dr J.Korzeniewski,
dr A.Baszczyńska
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OPERATIONS RESEACH - BASIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 semesters
Lecture
Dr Iwona Konarzewska
Informatics and Econometrics
Written form
Mathematics, Statistics
Mathematical methods of optimization for decision problems in business and economics with deterministic or probabilistic
assumptions. Introduction to linear programming, simplex algorithm, duality and sensitivity analysis. Transportation problem.
Description:
Decision-Making under uncertainty. Project management - CPM, PERT. Introduction to queueing models.
Lawrence J. A., Pasternack B. A. (2002): Applied Management Science, Wiley
Literature: Winston W. L., Albright S. Ch.: Practical Management Science, Wandsworth Publ. Co., 1997
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING IN MODELLING AND SOLVING ECONOMIC DECISION PROBLEMS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Iwona Konarzewska
Written form
Linear Algebra
Introduction to linear programming: LP model, graphical solution of two-variable linear problems with sensitivity
analysis, modelling special economic problems: blending problem, diet problem, work and production scheduling,
multiperiod decision problems and others. Simplex algorithm: Duality and sensitivity analysis. Interpretation of the
dual problem and its optimal solution. Transportation problem formulation of the transportation problem –
constructing transportation tableau for balanced and unbalanced problems; special situations – prohibited routes,
limited capacity, transshipment, methods for developing initial solution. Stepping-Stone and Modified Distribution
(MODI) algorithms
Anderson D.R., Sweeney D.J., Williams T. A.: Management Science, quantitative approaches to decision making, West Publ.
Co.,1994
Hillier F. S., Lieberman G. J.: Introduction to Operations Research, Mc Graw-Hill Publ. Co., 1990
Literature:
Winston W. L., Albright S. Ch.: Practical Management Science, Wandsworth Publ. Co, 1997
Winston W., L.: Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Duxbury Press, Boston, 1987
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY AND DECISION MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Iwona Konarzewska
Written form
Statistics, Linear Algebra
The elements of utility theory. Payoff-table analysis and different decision criteria: without probabilities – max-max, maxmin, Hurwicz criterion, insufficient reason criterion, min-max regret; with probabilities – max expected payoff, min expected
regret. Decision trees – solving decision problem using backward induction method. Value of perfect information. Decision
making with experimentation – Bayes rule. Estimating value of sample/additional information. Two-person zero-sum and
constant-sum games: pure and randomized strategies, domination, solving games – saddle points and solution in randomized
strategies, graphical solution procedure, solving games by linear programming.
Anderson D.R., Sweeney D.J., Williams T. A.: Management Science, quantitative approaches
to decision making, West Publ. Co.,1994
Hillier F. S., Lieberman G. J.: Introduction to Stochastic Models in Operations Research, Mc
Graw-Hill Publ. Co., 1990
Winston W. L., Albright S. Ch.: Practical Management Science, Wandsworth Publ. Co, 1997
Winston W., L.: Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Duxbury Press, Boston,
1987.
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STATISTICAL MARKET ANALYSIS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Alina Jędrzejczak, dr Jerzy Korzeniewski, dr Aleksandra Baszczyńska
students of the third year of Information and Econometrics
Written test
General knowledge of English
Dr Alina Jędrzejczak, dr Jerzy Korzeniewski, dr Aleksandra Baszczyńska
The course consists of 15 hours of classes during which students work on statistical texts written in English. Both understanding
Description: and speaking capacities are drilled during the course. The scope of the subject covers characteristics of statistical population,
measures of statistical correlation and methods of dynamical phenomena investigation.
Literature: Levine D. E., Berenson M. L., Stephan D. (1999), „Statistics for Managers”, Prentice Hall
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INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC AND MACROECONOMIC
University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Grzegorz Walerysiak
Two interterm tests
Basic math
The aims is to make students acquaint with basic micro and macro theories to make them ready to analyze and present basic
processes and mechanisms connected with market and economic policy.
Content
1 Market: supply and demand side (curves, equations), the market mechanism, elasticities
2. The analysis of competitive markets (evaluating the gains and losses from government policy (minimum prices, quotas, taxes,
consumer and producer surplus)
Description: 3. Market structure: monopoly (sources of monopoly power, the social costs of monopoly power
4. Price discrimination
5. The goods market (composition of GDP, the determination of equilibrium)
6. Financial market (demand for money, the determination of interest rate)
7. The IS-LM model (government policy in IS-LM model)
8. The AS-AD model (aggregate supply and labor market, the short and medium run, effects of a monetary policy, budget deficit
and other factors in short and medium run).
a) Pindyck R., Microeconomics, Prentice Hall International, London 2001
Literature:
b) Blanchard O., Macroeconomics, Prentice Hall International, Massachutsetts 2003
Hirshleifer J., Price theory and applications, Prentice Hall International, London 1988
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MACROECONOMICS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Katarzyna Skorupińska, PhD
Students of Economics, III year
Final work at the end of the semester, active participation in classes
Knowledge of English, basic knowledge of macroeconomics
Mr Tadeusz Wejchert, kei@uni.lodz.pl
I. Preliminaries
1. Aggregate Output
2. The Other Major Macroeconomics Variables
II. The Goods Market
1. The Composition of GDP
2. The Demand for Goods
3. The Determination of Equilibrium Output
4. Conditions for Equilibrium in the Goods Market
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III. Financial Market
1. The Demand for Money
2. The Determination of the Interest Rate
3. Monetary Policy and Open Market Operations
4. The Supply and the Demand for Central Bank Money
IV. Goods and Financial Market: The IS-LM Model
1. The Goods Market and the IS Relation
2. Financial Market and the LM Relation
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3. Putting the IS and the LM Relations Together
4. Fiscal Policy
5. Monetary Policy
V. The Labor Market
1. Movements in Unemployment
2. Wage Determination
3. Price Determination
4. The Natural Rate of Unemployment
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Putting All Markets Together: The AS-AD Model
1. Aggregate Supply
2. Aggregate Demand
3. Equilibrium in the Short Run and in the Medium Run
4. The Effects of a Monetary Expansion
5. A Decrease in the Budget Deficit
O. Blanchard, 2003, Macroeconomics, (Third Edition), Prentice Hall International
Literature:
E. Dulio, 1998, Macroeconomics, McGraw-Hill
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LABOUR MARKET AND PUBLIC POLICY
University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture and Conversation
prof. zw. dr hab. Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski
Preparation of one paper (essay) on the base of literature, active participation in discussions.
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Labour market: definitions.
Labour market trends in Poland and other countries.
Labour market theories: classical, keynesian, natural rate of unemployment, NAIRU.
Unemployment in Poland and other countries.
Types of unemployment. Unemployment theories.
Macroeconomic policy and unemployment. Fiscal policy. Monetary policy. Main controversies.
Labour Market Policies: passive and active.
Labour Market Policies in Poland.
How to beat unemployment: main recommendations.
D. Bosworth, P. Dawkins and T. Stromback The Economics of the Labour Market, Longman 1996;
R. Dornbusch and S. Fischer Macroeconomics, McGraw – Hill, 1990;
E. Kwiatkowski, M.W. Socha, U. Sztanderska, Labour Market Flexibility and Employment Security Poland,
“Employment Paper”, 2001/28, ILO, Geneva.
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FISCAL POLICY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Piotr Krajewski
students of economics
exam
Piotr Krajewski
1. The definition of fiscal policy
2. Public sector in Poland
3. The main element sof public sector in Poland
4. Central budget
5. Budget revenues
6. PIT
Description: 7. CIT
8. VAT
9. Excise
10. Social security contributions
11. Budget expenditures
12 Budget deficit
13. Public debt
Literature:
Stiglitz Ekonomia sektora publicznego 2004 PWN, Economics of Public the Sector 2000
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ECONOMICS OF EASTERN EUROPE
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
dr Tadeusz Maceikianec
Students of economy faculty studying russian language
The written test on the end of semester
dr Tadeusz Maceikianec
Main objective of the course is audience’s familiarization with economy of all Eastern Europe countries(Russia, Belorussia,
Ukraine, Moldavia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia), its condition,
mechanisms and institutions of functioning, most important problems and development trends. Relative competitiveness of Polish
Description:
economy. Main results: knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of the regions economy and knowledge of specialistic russian
onomastics.
С.Роузфилд, Сравнительная экономика стран мира. Культура, богатство и власть в XXI веке, Московский
Literature: государственный институт международных отношений , Москва 2004
Н.В.Захарова, Экономика стран Европейского союза. Учебное пособие, Гардарики, Москва 2008
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ECONOMICS OF MONETARY UNION
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
8
60
2 Semesters
Seminar
Pawel Gajewski
Short presentations, discussion, semester tests.
Macroeconomics, basic knowledge of international economics
The course aims at discussing vital macroeconomic issues through the prism of participating in a monetary union. The course is composed of
two parts (one part per one semester):
(i)
Theoretical aspects of economics in a monetary union and the performance of eurozone (issues: history of economic and
monetary integration, OCA theory, macroeconomic policy under monetary union, common monetary policy, economic track of
the eurozone, fiscal policies and the SGP, impact of EMU on prices, reasons not to join)
(ii)
Poland and EMU (issues: Polish economy now, Poland and OCA criteria, costs and benefits of a monetary union, mechanisms of
absorbing shocks, areas of reforms)
The course starts and ends with a “join or not to join” debate. Each topic is introduced in a short presentation prepared by the students. The
group is then encouraged to ask questions and express opinions on the presentation and the topic itself. The lecturer is responsible for
moderating the discussion and ensuring that all the key problems related to the topic are covered in the discussion.
Students obtain points for presentations and active participation in discussions. They are graded based on the amount of points gathered
during the semester.
Textbook: Paul de Grauwe, “Economics of Monetary Union”, Oxford University Press.
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Additional papers and reports (or relevant links) are distributed through email.
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MICROECONOMICS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Maciej Kozłowski
1
Exams
English & Basic Microeconomics Knowledge
Mr. Maciej Kozłowski
The purpose of a course in Microeconomics is to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that
apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It
Description:
places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of
the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
C.R.McConnell, S.L.Brue, W.H.Pope, Microeconomics, 1990, McGraw-HillRyerson Limited, Toronto
Bradley R. Schiller, The Economy Today, 1989, Random House, Business Division, New York
Frank Robert H., Bernanke Ben S., Principles of Microeconomics, 2006
Literature:
Frank Robert H., Microeconomics and Behavior, 2005
W. Nicholson, Intermediate Microeconomics, SouthWest Thomson Learning, 2006
Additional:
W.J.Ethier, 1988, Modern International Economics, W.W. Norton and Company, New York-London:
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REGIONALPOLITIK DER EUROPÄISCHEN UNION ( REGIONAL POLICY OF THE UE)
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Krzysztof Lewandowski, PhD
Polish students of Economics, 3rd year
test
Good knowledge of German
History of the EU, Institutions of the EU, Budget of the European Community, determinants of regional growth, regional policy
in new theories, evolution of the regional policy in the EC; instruments of the regional policy; objectives of the regional policy;
forms of intervention; EU structural policy in period 2007 – 2013; Interaction of Community`s and national regional policy in
Description: Poland and Germany.
A. Hoppe, Europäische Regionalpolitik und ihre national Implementation, Leske & Budrich, Opladen 2001.
W. Weidenfeld, W. Wessels (Hrsg.), Europa von A bis Z, Nomos, Berlin 2006.
Literature:
K. Toepel, Zusammenwirken von nationaler und europäischer Regionalpolitik in den neuen Bundesländern, Peter Lang,
Frankfurt am Main.
R. Bieber, A. Epinay, M. Haag, Die Europäische Union, Nomos, Baden – Baden 2008.
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MACROECONOMICS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
8
60
2 semesters
Conversatory
Anna Myślińska
Full time students, second cycle (both Polish and foreign)
Attendance, activity, essays
I would prefer basic economic courses but as not all of my students have taken it - none
Anna Myślińska
Mostly lecture, with some questions to students.
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J. Sachs, F. Larrain, Macroeconomics In The Global Economy, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993
David Romer, Advanced Macroeconomics, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, St. Louis et al., 1996
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INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS IN THE GLOBAL FOREIGN TRADE
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Prof. dr hab. Zofia Wysokinska
Master degree IV year Economics
Lecture with the active participation of students
Students is obliged to have basic knowledge concerning the International Economics or International Economic Relations
Zofia Wysokinska; e-mail: zofwys@uni.lodz.pl
1. Liberalization of foreign trade in the world economy
2. The role of the WTO in the world economy
3. Transnational regulations within the WTO (provisions and clauses)
4. The role of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
5. The role of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
6. Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) and Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs)- Agreements within
the WTO regulations
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7. Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA)
8. Cooperation of the WTO with International Standardization Organization (ISO)
9. Common Trade Policy (CTP) of the EU and its instruments
10. Reform of CTP in the context of the WTO provisions
11. Competition policy in the EU and provisions of the WTO
12. Anti-dumping Agreement
13. The Agreement on Clothing and Textiles (ACT)
14. Adaptation to WTO and EU rules in Poland
1) WTO Annual Report, http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/annual_report_e.htm
2) Zofia Wysokinska, Foreign Trade in Environmental Products; The WTO Regulations and Environmental Programs, Global
Literature:
Economy Journal , 2005
3) Documents and Reports from the WTO Web-side, www.wto.org
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MACROECONOMICS WITH ELEMENTS OF ECONOMIC POLICY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Joanna Dzialo
3-rd year students
Written exam
Basic knowledge of economics
Joanna Działo
1/The goods market: composition of GDP, demand for goods, determination of equilibrium output, investment
equal saving
2/Financial markets: demand for money, supply of money, determination of interest rate
3/ Goods and financial markets: the IS-LM model: using a policy mix, how does the IS-LM model fit the facts?
4/ The labour market: movements in unemployment, wage determination, price determination, the natural rate of unemployment
Description: 5/Putting all markets together: the AS-AD model: aggregate supply, aggregate demand, equilibrium in the short run and the
medium run, the effects of a monetary expansion, an increase in the budget deficit
6/The natural rate of unemployment and the Phillips curve: inflation, expected inflation and unemployment Phillips curve
7/ Openness in goods and financial markets: exports and imports, the choice between domestic goods and foreign goods, nominal
exchange rate, from nominal to real exchange rate
8/ The goods market in an open economy: the IS relation in an open economy, equilibrium output and the trade balance
R.S. Pindyck, D.L. Rubensfeld, 2001, Microeconomics, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall International. Inc.
The Economists, different issues
J. Sachs, F. Larrain, Macroeconomics In The Global Economy, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993
Additional information:
W. E. Griffiths, R. Carter Hill, G. G. Judge, Learning and practising econometrics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993
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FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS: PRINCIPLES OF MODELLING AND FORECASTING
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
dr Grzegorz Szafrański, dr Piotr Wdowinski
Econometrics, Finance students
final test and econometric project on financial series modelling / forecasting
basic econometrics (preferably in English)
dr Grzegorz Szafrański, dr Piotr Wdowiński
The course is focused on modelling and forecasting financial markets. Students do research with financial data (e.g. stock returns,
interest rate, exchange rates). Single-equation econometric models with low and high frequency data are used in forecasting. New
Description:
econometric methods are applied, like GARCH modelling framework, vector autoregression models, cointegration and error
correction models. Students present both theoretical and empirical research on modelling financial time series. The research is
done with econometric software GRETL
Literature:
Additional information:
1. Brooks (2002), Introductory Econometrics for Finance, CUP, with slides available online at www.cambridge.org
2. Campbell, Lo and MacKinley (1997), The econometrics of financial markets, Princeton University Press.
3. Fama, French (2004), The Capital Asset Pricing Model: Theory and Evidence, Journal of Economic Perspective, 18, 2546.
4. Osińska M. (2006), Ekonometria finansowa, PWE, Warszawa.
5. Szafrański (2008), The Interest Rate Pass-through in Poland 1997-2005, Findecon Monograph Series: Advances in
Financial Market Analysis Number 4: Financial Markets: Principles of Modelling, Forecasting, and Decision-Making,
WUŁ.
6. Wdowiński P. (2004), Determinants of Country Beta Risk in Poland, CESifo Working Paper Series No. 1120.
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SECTORAL AND MULTISECTORAL MODELS OF THE ECONOMY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Seminar
Dr hab. Mariusz Plich
Dr Michał Przybyliński
Dr Jakub Boratyński
Students with background in quantitative economics
Presentations and written test
Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics
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During the course students are introduced into sectoral and multisectoral modelling. They learn the principles of building and application of
integrated models and applied general equilibrium models.
Course contents:
1. Multisectoral modelling – basic concepts. Applications of multisectoral models of the economy.
2. General outline of an INFORUM-type model. Blocks of the INFORUM model: foreign trade, consumption, investment, wages,
labour productivity, employment.
Description:
3. Basic assumptions and structure of a typical applied general equilibrium (AGE) model.
4. Parameter calibration in AGE models. Simulation and comparative static analysis. Extensions to the basic specification.
5. Demand systems.
6. Estimation problems in sectoral models.
Compulsory
Almon, C. (1979) A System of Consumption Functions and its Estimation for Belgium, Southern Economic Journal, vol. 46, No. 1, July, pp.
85‐106.
Almon, C. (1996) A Perhaps Adequate Demand System. Inforum Working Papers or: Modeling Consumer Demand. In: Craft of Economic
Literature:
Modeling. Part 3. Chapter 18.
Almon, C. (1996) Regression with just the facts. Inforum Working Papers.
Grassini, M. (2005), CGE Versus Inforum Modelling Approach, 15th International Conference on Input-Output Techniques,
http://inforumweb.umd.edu/papers/ioconferences/2005/GrassiniPeking.pdf.
Kehoe, P. J., Kehoe, T. J. (1994), A Primer on Static Applied General Equilibrium Models, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Quarterly
Review, Vol. 18, No. 1.
Meade, D. S. (2001), The LIFT Model, Inforum Working Papers (WP#01-002).
Pan, S., Yu, S., 2003, Introduction to MUDAN Model (CUFE Version), http://www.inforum.umd.edu/papers/conferences/2003/s_pan01.pdf.
Supplementary
Almon, C., Craft of Economic Modeling (parts 1-3).
Deaton, A. and Muellbauer, J. (1980) An almost ideal demand system, American Economic Review, Vol. 70, No. 3, June, pp. 312‐326.
Deaton, A. (1986) Demand Analysis. In: Griliches Z., M. D. Intriligator (eds.) Handbook of Econometrics. Elsevier Science Publisher.
Chapter 30.
McKitrick, R. R. (1998), The Econometric Critique of Computable General Equilibrium Modeling: The Role of Functional Forms, Economic
Modelling, Vol. 15.
Plich, M. (2000) System of Demand Functions for Poland – New Estimates. In: Proceedings of AMFET'99 Conference – Modelling
Economies in Transition, Absolwent, Łódź: 161–185.
Ponewczyński M. (2005), Consumption in the IMPEC Model with Application of the Perhaps Adequate Demand System – New Results. In:
Modelling Economies In Transition 2004. AMFET, Łódź.
Shoven, J. B., Whalley, J. (1984), Applied General-Equilibrium Models of Taxation and International Trade: An Introduction and Survey,
Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 22.
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Course title: STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
School, city: Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Faculty: Economics and Sociology
ERASMUS Subject code:
2
15
1 Semester
Tutorials
Elżbieta Roszko-Grzegorek
Course participants both national and international students.
Attendance, active participation and submission of assignment will be grounds to pass the course.
During this course students will learn how to apply statistical terminology in English. Due to this knowledge of descriptive
Prerequisites:
statistics methods supported by the ability of making calculations is a must.
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1. Data, measurement, and statistics
2. Descriptive statistics I:
 Qualitative data
 Quantitative data
 Frequency distribution
 Class and class width
 Graphs
3. Descriptive statistics II:
Description:
 Mean
 Median
 Mode
 Percentiles
 Quartiles
 Measures of dispersion
4. Simple linear regression and correlation:
5. Index numbers
1. T. Walczak, Słownik terminów statystycznych, GUS, Warszawa 1997
2. A. Welfe, J. Brzeszczyński, M. Majsterek, Angielsko-polski i polsko-angielski słownik terminów metod ilościowych, PWE,
Warszawa 2002
Literature:
3. D.Z. Anderson, D.J. Sweeney, T.A. Williams, Statistics for Business and Economics, West Publishing Company 1990
4. BLS Handbook of Methods, US, Department of Labour Bureau of Labour Statistics, April 1997
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PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION IN MODERN ECONOMY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Faculty of Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Conversatory
Dr Łukasz Murowaniecki
Preparation of the paper by every student and presentation of this paper to other students
None
A teaching objectives is preparation to work with documents in English, introduction to rules of topic presentation in English, introduction to
basic terms in computer science.
Contents:
1. Selection of proper English sources.
2. Preparation of chosen topic by each student.
3. Presentation of prepared topic.
4. After presentation: discussion, q&a, teacher’s comments and summary.
Exemplary list of topics:
1. Computer crimes
2. History of digital communication
Description: 3. Information technology and computers in modern economy
4. Digital wallet (e-money)
5. Computing file formats
6. Key features of on-line banking
7. Voice over Internet Protocol
8. Artificial intelligence
9. Cryptography
10. EAN and bar codes
11. Enterprise Resource Planning
12. Digital photography
13. Software engineering
14. System analysis and design
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Bibliography depends on the topic selected by student. For every topic lecturer suggests list of materials and literature.
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REAL ESTATE MARKETS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Faculty of Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Michał Sopiński
Test, getting credit
Dr Michał Sopiński, misopi@uni.lodz.pl
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Real Estate as an economic good
Legal basis
Physical characteristic features
Economic characteristic features
Legal and institutional characteristic features
Functions of real estate
Definitions of real estate market
Real estate market characteristics
Property market diversification
Demand and supply analysis
Property market balance
Functions of real estate market
Property market subjects
Real estate market fluctuations
Real estate and capital markets
Property and portfolio theory
Value vs. price
Real estate European markets
Global property markets
Polish vs. foreign real estate markets
Kodeks cywilny
E. Kucharska-Stasiak: Nieruchomość w gospodarce rynkowej, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN Warszawa 2006 r.
E. Kucharska-Stasiak - red.: Inwestowanie w nieruchomości, Valor Łódź 1999 r.
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E. Kucharska-Stasiak - red.: Zarządzanie nieruchomościami, Valor Łódź 2000 r.
J. Brzeski - red.: Vademecum zarządcy nieruchomości, Krakowski Instytut Nieruchomości Kraków 2001 r.
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ECONOMIC INTEGRATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Faculty of Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Małgorzata Czernielewska - Rutkowska
Test, getting credit
Dr Małgorzata Czernielewska – Rutkowska, mczernielewska@interia.pl
1.Institutional and legal rchitecture of the European Union. The process of widening
and deepening of the European integration
2.Financial system of the European Union: general budget - statement of revenues and
expenditure, principles of budgetary law, budgetary procedure, financial control by Court
of Auditors and OLAF, Delors I, Delors II, Agenda 2000 packages, towards new financial
perspective, main dilemmas of EU public finances.
3.Budgetary and monetary policies as two main centres of policy-making. Exchange rate
policy
4.Is the Single Market really single? Internal Market - an area without internal borders
where free movements of goods, freedom to provide sendces, free movement of capital
Description:
and free movement of workers and people is ensured as a cornerstone of the European
economic integration. A tentative assessment
5.Labour market as a challenge for employment policy: main employment indicators,
the Luxembourg process, the European Social Fund as a main tool of social policy
6.Why and what policy of socio-economic cohesion in the European Union?. Status quo,
outcome, towards a new (?) policy
7.The European Union in the world - international comparisons. The most dynamic and
knowledge-based economy? The Lisbon process: strategy, outcome, policy challenges,
mid-term review, strengthening
Artis, M., Nixon, F. (1997), The Economics ofthe European Union, Oxford University Press
Literature:
El-Agraa, A et al. (2000), The European Union: History, Institutions, Economics and Policies, Prentice Hali
Grauwe, P. de (2000), Economics ofMonetary Union, Oxford University Press, 2000
Hitiris, T. (1998), The European Union Economics, Prentice Hali
Pelkmans, J. (2001), European Integration. Methods and Economic Analysis, Longman
Swann, D. (2000), The Economics of Europę: from Common Market to the European Union, Penguin
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AUSGEWAEHLTE PROBLEME DER WIRTSCHAFTS- UND REGIONALPOLITIK
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Dr Adam Dąbrowski
Grundlagen der Makro- und Mikrooekonomie
Deadline of application:
Contact person: Dr Adam Dąbrowski, adamd@uni.lodz.pl
I.
Das Wesen der Wirtschaftspolitik
 Zum Begriff und Inhalt der Wirtschaftspolitik
 Rahmenbedingungen der Wirtschaftspolitik
 Disziplinaere Verknupfung
 Theoretische Konzeptionen der Wirtschaftspolitik /Dogmengeschichtliche Grundlagen/
II.
Problembereiche der Wirtschaftspolitik
Theorie der Wirtschaftspolitik – Elemente des wirtschaftspolitischen Entscheidungsprozesses,
Elemente der Wirtschaftspolitik /Ziele, Mittel Traeger/
 Strukturpolitik
 Geldpolitik
 Fiskalpolitik
 Arbeitsmarktpolitik
 Aussenwirtschaftspolitik
Regionalpolitik in Praxis
 Begruendung einer Regionalpolitik
 Ziele der Regionalpolitik
 Instrumente
 Regionale Strategien
 UE-Regionalpolitik
 Fallbeispiele : /Deutschland, Polen/
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III.
Literature:
Vahlens Kompendium der Wirtschaftstheorie und Wirtschaftspolitik, Verlag Vahlen, neuste Auflage.
Hans-Rudolf Paters, Grundlagen der Mesooekonomie und Strukturpolitik, Verlag Paul Haupt, Bern und Stuttgart, neuste Auflage.
L.Schaetzl, Wirtschaftsgeographie, /3 Baende/,Schoeningh, Muenchen, Wien, Zuerich 1998.
F. Buttler, K.Gerlach, P.Liepmann, Grundlagen der Regionalpolitik, Reinbek bei Hamburg, neuste Auflage.
P.Winiarski (red.), Polityka gospodarcza, PWN, Warszawa 2000.
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INTORDUCTION TO GAME THEORY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
Jarosław Neneman
Written exam
Introduction to Microeconomics
Non-technical introduction to Game Theory. First the tools of Game Theory are presented, then its applications. The lecture is full of games
played among and with students.
CONTENT
 Basic ideas and terminology
Description:  Games with sequential moves, extend form of game
 Games with simultaneous moves, normal form of game
 Prisoners’ dilemma
 Strategic moves
Literature:
A. Dixit, S. Skeath, Games of Strategy, 2nd ed., W.W. Norton, 2004
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Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Seminar
Professor Stanisław Rudolf
20 students
Tests
Essay and presentation on one of the issues
30th of September or 15th of February
Tadeusz Wejchert +48426355363, kei@uni.lodz.pl
Issues: Main forms of participative management, The role of creativity in business , The concept of total quality management,
Communication in company, Group forms of work organisation, Brain storming, Team building, Search conferences, Changes
Description: management, Quality circles, The stages of problem solving process, European Works Councils, Workers participation in the
supervisory board of companies, Privatisation and participative management , Participative management as an important aspect
of globalisation , The concept of company marketing orientation , Knowledge management,
Compulsory:
E. Poustma, Recent Trends in Employee Financial Participation in the
European Union, Luxembourg, 2002
P.M Senge, The dance of Change: The Challenges to Sustaining Momentum in Learning Organizations, 2001
Literature: Supplementary:
E. Bono, Serious Creativity, New York, 1992
K. Sisson (editor), New Forms of Work Organisation. Can Europe realise its potential?, Dublin 1997
D.K.Carry, K.J.Hard, W.J.Trahant, Managing in the Change Process, McGraw-Hill 1996
P.F.Drucker, Managing in Turbulent Times, Oxford, 1990
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Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Sociology and Economics
2
15
1 semester
Lecture
Dr Waldemar Florczak, dr Anna Staszewska, mgr Wojciech Grabowski
Written examination
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Description:
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6.
Basic concepts and notions.
Forecasting in the regression model.
Forecasting in the simultaneous equations model and in the VAR.
Forecasting in qualitative variables models.
Forecasting in count data models.
Forecasting currency and financial crises.
Combined forecasts.
Simulation analyses.
Goldberger A. S., Econometric Theory, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1964
Maddala G. S., Introduction to Econometrics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Chichester, 2002
Maddala G. S., Limited-Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994
Makridakis S., Wheelwright S. C., Hyndman R. J., Forecasting. Methods and Application, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1998
Whitley J. D., A Course in Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting, Harvester Wheatsheaf, New York, 1994
Welfe A., Brzeszczyński J., Majsterek M., Angielsko-polski, polsko-angielski słownik terminów metod ilościowych, PWE, Warszawa,
2002
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BASIC ECONOMETRICS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
2
15
1 Semester
Lecture
dr Anna Staszewska
3rd year of Informatics and Econometrics
Written exam
Introductory course in Econometrics
dr Anna Staszewska
This unit aims to familiarise the students with econometrics as it is presented in the English language. It should enable the
students to apply statistical techniques to the estimation and testing of economic models and thereby provide them with skills
necessary both to undertake their own empirical studies and to evaluate empirical work in the published literature.
Description:
Course contents: regression inference, specification analysis and model selection, simultaneous equations models, Monte Carlo
experiments and the bootstrap.
1/ compulsory:
1. A.Welfe, J.Brzeszczyński, M.Majsterek, Słownik terminów metod ilościowych. Angielsko–polski. Polsko-angielski, PWE
Warszawa, 2002.
2. Greene W. H., Econometric Analysis, Prentice Hall, 2008
Literature: 2/ supplementary:
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4.
W.Charemza, D.F.Deadman, New Directions in Econometric Practice, London, 1997
Davidson R., MacKinnon J.G., Econometric Theory and Methods, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2004
G.S.Maddala, Introduction to Econometrics, Wiley, 2001
Pindyck R.S., Rubinfeld D.L., Econometric Models and Economic Forecasts, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1991
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University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30 hours
1 Semester
Lecture
Prof. dr Ryszard Piasecki
60% final test, 10% participation, 30% two essays
Microeconomics, macroeconomics
End of February
Prof.. Dr Ryszard Piasecki
CONTENT:
I.
Recent economic trends and prospects
II.
Macroeconomic policies
a) monetary management
b) fiscal stance
c) assessment of macroeconomic policies
III.
Progress in structural reform
a) the labour market
b) pension reform
c) privatisation and enterprise restructuring
d) the banking system
IV.
The health care
a) reforming the system
b) problems that need to be addressed by the reform
c) achieving equity objectives
d) assessment and recommendations
V.
The tax system reform
a) the economic and social context influencing the design of the tax system
b) taxation and economic performance
c) scope for further reform
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Poland in the European Union
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Poland and globalisation
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INNOVATION IN CONTEMPORARY ECONOMY. THEORY AND POLICY.
University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
dr hab. Witold Kasperkiewicz, professor
3 year
Written exam
30.06.2009
Description: Theories of innovation, national system of innovation, innovation policy, knowledge-based economy, intellectual capital in firm
1. Ch. Freeman, The Economics of Industrial Innovation, F. Pinter, London, 1982.
Literature: 2. J. A. Schumpeter, Business Cycles, New York - London, 1939.
3. M. M. Fischer, Innovation, Networks and Knowledge Spillovers, Springer, Berlin 2006.
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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD ECONOMY
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Prof. Janina Witkowska
Students of Economics
Assessment Method: Presentation of papers (50%) and active participation in classes (50%).
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of international economics
Deadline of application: October 1st
Contact person: Ms Daria Fidos
1. Transnational corporations and foreign direct investment. Main definitions. Types of foreign direct investment.
2. Recent trends in foreign direct investment in the world economy. Geographical patterns of global foreign direct
investment. Sector/branch structure of foreign direct investment.
3. Motives for and barriers to foreign direct investment in Central and Eastern Europe.
4. Policy towards foreign investors. Definition and main types of foreign direct investment incentives.
5. Incentives competition among countries. Consequences for host countries.
Description:
6. Trade–related investment measures. GATT/WTO Agreement on TRIMs. Prohibited TRIMs according to the Agreement.
7. Foreign direct investment and development – effects on development through trade.
8. Foreign direct investment and development of host countries:
 savings and investment,
 Technology transfer and innovation.
9. Foreign direct investment and development of host countries:
 entrepreneurship and linkages
 employment and skill development
10. Foreign direct investment, trade and development: policy issues.
11. Social responsibility of transnational corporations. UN Global Compact.
12. Foreign direct investment theories: the traditional view, the ‘oligopolistic’ advantages theory, the product life-cycle
theory, the internalisation theory, the eclectic theory of international production.
13. Foreign direct investment inflows into Poland: selected aspects. Characteristics of foreign direct investment according to
country of origin, sector/ branch structure and regional structure.
14. Consequences of foreign direct investment inflows for the economy of Poland.
1/ Compulsory:
1. World Investment Report 2008. Transnational Corporations, and the Infrastructure Challenge (Overview), UN, N. York
and Geneva, 2008
2. M. Du Pont, Foreign Direct Investment in Transitional Economies. A Case Study of China and Poland,
Houndsmills, London, N. York 2000
3. Foreign Direct Investment and Development, UN, N. York and Geneva,1999
Literature:
2/ Optional:
1. J. Witkowska , Foreign Direct Investment in the Changing Business Environment of the European Union's New Member
States, http://www.bepress.com/gej/vol7/iss4/2
2. Incentives and Foreign Direct Investment, UN, N. York and Geneva, 1997
3. Implementing the Global Compact. A Booklet for Inspiration, UNDP, Copenhagen June 2005.
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DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Univeristy of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Prof.zw.dr hab. Ryszard Piasecki
40% essays (3), 10% participation, 50% final test
Microeconomics, macroeconomics
End of October
Prof. Ryszard Piasecki
AIMS
To provide students with knowledge of development economics ( theory and practise) in the context of globalisation processes.
To make them analyse development problems connected with the global economy. The accent is put on recognition of the crisis
of economic development, poverty, the Washington Consensus limits, institutional and cultural aspects of development, strategies
of development, new development paradigms.
CONTENT
1. Defining, measuring, and analysing economic development
Description: 2. Theories of economic development – general framework
3. Import-substitution and export-oriented strategies (country case studies of South-East Asian, Latin American and African
countries)
4. New country-specific strategy (India, China)
5. The Washington Consensus (its limits) and Post-Washington Consensus
6. Institutional and cultural factors of development
7. The Dilemmas of Development
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module a student should be able to:
 Identify, define, and analyse main factors of economic development and globalisation
 Describe and know how to measure the level of economic development
 To describe, and compare main development models
To understand main globalisation challenges
TEXTBOOK
Ha-Joon Chang (ed), Rethinking development economics, Anthem, Press 2002
RECCOMMENDED READING
Ash Narain Roy, The Third World in the Age of Globalisation: Requiem or New Agenda ?, Zed Books,
London and New York, 1999
Ben Fine, Costas Lapavitsas i Jonathan Pincus (ed), Development Policy in the Twenty.first Century
(beyond the post-Washington consensus), Routledge, London 2001
Literature:
Oswaldo de Rivero, The Myth of Development: The non-viable economies of the XXI century, Zed Book
Ltd, New York 2001
Piasecki R., Wolnicki M., “The Evolution of Development Economics and Globalization”, International Journal of Social
Economics, London – New York, March 2004
Severine Rugumamu, Globalization and Africa’s Future: Towards Structural Stability, Integration and
Sustainable Development, AAPS Occas.pap. ser ISSN 1561-9478, vol. 5, no 2, 2001
Stiglitz J.E., Knowledge for Development: Economic Science. Economic Policy and Economic Advice, The
World Bank 1999
Streeten P., Globalisation: Threat or Opportunity, Copenhagen Business School Press, Copenhagen 2001
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GLOBALISATION
University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Lecture
Prof.zw.dr hab. Ryszard Piasecki
40% essays (3), 10% participation, 50% final test
Microeconmics, macroeconomics
End of October, 2008
Prof.zw. dr hab. Ryszard Piasecki
AIMS
To provide students with knowledge of globalisation processes in today’s world ( theory and practise).To make them analyse
globalisation challenges, main actors, potential threats and opportunities. The accent is put on liberalisation of movements of
goods, capital and services as well as the development of communication and telecommunication techniques, the Washington
Consensus limits, institutional and cultural aspects of globalisation, multinational corporations and new development paradigms.
Description: CONTENT
8. Defining, measuring, and analysing globalisation
9. Theories of globalisation – general framework
10. The role of the USA
11. National state in the globalisation era
12. Developed and underdeveloped world
13. The Washington Consensus (its limits) and Post-Washington Consensus
14. Institutional and cultural aspects of globalisation
Globalisation, Global Governance and the Dilemmas of Development
TEXTBOOK
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J. E. Stiglitz, The Roaring Nineties, W.W. Norton Company, New York 2003
RECCOMMENDED READING
Bhagwati J, In Defense of Globalization, Oxford University Press, 2004
Posner R.A., Frontiers of Legal Theory, Harvard University Press, 2001
Piasecki R., Wolnicki M., “The Evolution of Development Economics and Globalization”, International Journal of Social
Economics, London – New York, March 2004
Rugumamu S., Globalization and Africa’s Future: Towards Structural Stability, Integration and Sustainable
Development, AAPS Occas.pap. ser ISSN 1561-9478, vol. 5, no 2, 2001
Stiglitz J.E., Knowledge for Development: Economic Science. Economic Policy and Economic Advice, The
World Bank 1999
Streeten P., Globalisation: Threat or Opportunity, Copenhagen Business School Press, Copenhagen 2001
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AKTUELLE WIRTSCHAFTSPOLITIK POLENS UND DEUTSCHLANDS
Lodzer Univeristät, PL LODZ 01
Economics and Sociology
4
30
1 Semester
Der Vortrag
Dr Edyta Dworak
Das 4. Jahr
Die műndliche und schriftliche Prüfung
7.03.09
edyta.dworak0@neostrada.pl
Probleme der Wirtschaftspolitik in Polen und Deutschland
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1.G. Mankiw, Volkswirtschaftslehre, Schaeffer, Poeschel, Stuttgart 2004
2.P. Samuelson, W. Nordhaus, Volkswirtschaftslehre, Bund-Verlag, Koeln 1985
3.Franfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,
4.Der Spiegel
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