This course introduces macroeconomic thinking and the basic principles of macroeconomics. It is intended both for economics students and for students from other disciplines who are interested in economic issues.
Principles of Economics II is attended by students enrolled in:
-the Bachelor in Economics and Finance program (mandatory course);
-the Bachelor of Science in Economics program (mandatory course; an alternative is Ekonomie II);
-any other degree program at Charles University, provided the student has an interest in economics or economic policy.
To sign up for the course, please enroll via the Student Information System (SIS) and Moodle (https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=6108). Please note that you use the same login and password both for SIS and Moodle.
Please note that an access to the Moodle page of the course is necessary for some of the class activities.
For more information on the content of the course, please see the syllabus above or visit Moodle.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
This course introduces macroeconomic thinking and the basic principles of macroeconomics. It is intended both for economics students and for students from other disciplines who are interested in economic issues.
Principles of Economics II is attended by students enrolled in:
-the Bachelor in Economics and Finance program (mandatory course);
-the Bachelor of Science in Economics program (mandatory course; an alternative is Ekonomie II);
-any other degree program at Charles University, provided the student has an interest in economics or economic policy.
To sign up for the course, please enroll via the Student Information System (SIS) and Moodle (https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=6108). Please note that you use the same login and password both for SIS and Moodle.
Please note that an access to the Moodle page of the course is necessary for some of the class activities.
For more information on the content of the course, please see the syllabus above or visit Moodle.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
Literatura -
All course materials, including lecture and seminar slides, will be posted on Moodle.
The course follows material that appears in almost identical form in either of the following two textbooks:
Economics by N. G. Mankiw and M. P. Taylor
Principles of Economics by N. G. Mankiw
In addition to attending lectures and seminars, students are encouraged to read one of these textbooks. Several copies are available in the IES library, and additional copies can be found in the CERGE‑EI library.
Please note that many other introductory economics textbooks offer content that is largely equivalent to the titles listed above. In particular, students are encouraged to visit the CORE website, which provides an excellent free online textbook.
Students are encouraged to use generative AI in a meaningful and responsible way during the course. Appropriate uses of AI include:
assisting with understanding the course material during sessions or while studying at home,
checking references for the presentation,
researching current macroeconomic developments.
The use of AI for quizzes is strictly forbidden. AI will also not be permitted during the final exam. Any use of AI that violates Charles University’s recommendations or occurs in situations where it is not explicitly allowed may result in a grade reduction, failure of the course, or disciplinary proceedings.
Please note that lecturers will not process or evaluate your work using AI.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
All course materials, including lecture and seminar slides, will be posted on Moodle.
The course follows material that appears in almost identical form in either of the following two textbooks:
Economics by N. G. Mankiw and M. P. Taylor
Principles of Economics by N. G. Mankiw
In addition to attending lectures and seminars, students are encouraged to read one of these textbooks. Several copies are available in the IES library, and additional copies can be found in the CERGE‑EI library.
Please note that many other introductory economics textbooks offer content that is largely equivalent to the titles listed above. In particular, students are encouraged to visit the CORE website, which provides an excellent free online textbook.
Students are encouraged to use generative AI in a meaningful and responsible way during the course. Appropriate uses of AI include:
assisting with understanding the course material during sessions or while studying at home,
checking references for the presentation,
researching current macroeconomic developments.
The use of AI for quizzes is strictly forbidden. AI will also not be permitted during the final exam. Any use of AI that violates Charles University’s recommendations or occurs in situations where it is not explicitly allowed may result in a grade reduction, failure of the course, or disciplinary proceedings.
Please note that lecturers will not process or evaluate your work using AI.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
Požadavky ke zkoušce -
Each week, every student is expected to attend one lecture and one seminar in person. Both take place on Wednesdays in Room 109:
Lecture: 2:00 pm–3:20 pm
Seminar: 3:30 pm–4:50 pm
The main course requirement is the final exam, held at the end of the semester, which accounts for 60% of the final grade.
Other course requirements include three short Moodle quizzes (15% of the grade in total) and group presentations (20% of the grade). All of these activities will take place during seminars, and more information will be provided after the start of the semester. In addition, each student can obtain up to 5 activity points during the seminars and lectures.
To pass the course, students must obtain more than 50% of the total points and more than 50% on the final exam.
The final grade will be assigned according to these intervals:
A: [100-90); B: [90-80); C: [80-70); D: [70-60); E: [60-50); F (Fail): 50 and less.
For more information on grading, please see the syllabus above.
EXAM DATES 2026:
May 20, 14:00-15:00, room 109 (Opletalova)
*other exam dates will be announced later during the semester.
Please register for the exam in the SIS.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
Each week, every student is expected to attend one lecture and one seminar in person. Both take place on Wednesdays in Room 109:
Lecture: 2:00 pm–3:20 pm
Seminar: 3:30 pm–4:50 pm
The main course requirement is the final exam, held at the end of the semester, which accounts for 60% of the final grade.
Other course requirements include three short Moodle quizzes (15% of the grade in total) and group presentations (20% of the grade). All of these activities will take place during seminars, and more information will be provided after the start of the semester. In addition, each student can obtain up to 5 activity points during the seminars and lectures.
To pass the course, students must obtain more than 50% of the total points and more than 50% on the final exam.
The final grade will be assigned according to these intervals:
A: [100-90); B: [90-80); C: [80-70); D: [70-60); E: [60-50); F (Fail): 50 and less.
For more information on grading, please see the syllabus above.
EXAM DATES 2026:
May 20, 14:00-15:00, room 109 (Opletalova)
*other exam dates will be announced later during the semester.
Please register for the exam in the SIS.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (29.01.2026)
Sylabus -
Please see the syllabus above or go to the Moodle page of the course.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (23.01.2025)
Please see the syllabus above or go to the Moodle page of the course.
Poslední úprava: Brož Václav, Mgr., Ph.D. (23.01.2025)
