(in Polish) Wstęp do ekonomii 2400-ZL1WDE
The lecture aims to familiarize students with the key mechanisms of the economy and the methodology of economic sciences. The classes cover a wide range of topics, from microeconomics, which describes consumer behavior and market functioning, through macroeconomics, which analyzes economic growth, inflation, and unemployment, to issues related to the role of the state in the economy. As part of the course, students acquire basic skills in analyzing economic phenomena and their impact on society, which prepares them for further classes. The lecture also draws attention to the interdisciplinary nature of economics and its links with other social sciences. The classes develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply economic theories to real economic problems.
The lecture covers the following topics:
1. The subject and method of economics
2. The theory of rational choice
3. The market
4. Market inefficiencies and the role of the state
5 Key macroeconomic issues – unemployment and inflation
6. Economic growth and development – measures and
determinants. Sustainable development
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Term 2025Z:
The lecture shows economics in a broad perspective that prepares for its further, already more detailed, study. It draws attention to the relationship of economics with other disciplines and addresses problems of an interdisciplinary nature. It shows how economics explains contemporary important problems, especially those of broad economic life, both from an individual (behavioral) perspective, as well as from a local, national, international and global perspective. It uses basic economic models to explain the modern world, including phenomena beyond the economic sphere (imperialism of economics). It illustrates the various viewpoints found in economics. It provides a methodological and philosophical basis for the study of economics. It takes into account institutional and behavioral elements and shows how they coexist with neoclassical economics. It helps to relate economic knowledge to contemporary technological, demographic, environmental, climate and political challenges. It relates the presented knowledge to concrete empirical examples, and addresses topics important in the current public debate. The lecture covers the following topics: 1. What does economics deal with - introduction 2. Methodological basis of economics 3. Micro level: consumer behavior and choice 4. Micro level: markets and organizations 5. Macro level: the state 6. Macro level: international relations and globalization 7. Dilemmas of economics: competition or cooperation, freedom or equality, growth or resilience? Links between individual, organizational, national and global levels. |
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Students completing this course will be familiar with basic economic categories and the main mechanisms of the economy, as well as methods of analyzing them. The course is designed to encourage students to further their economic knowledge in more advanced courses. Knowledge of the basics of economics facilitates functioning in the economic, social, and political life of the country.
Knowledge:
After completing the course, students will:
- know basic economic definitions such as demand, supply, GDP, etc.;
- understand how the market system works and what the economic role of government is;
- know the basic concepts related to economic growth and its determinants, including institutional ones;
- understand the diversity of economics and its relationship to other disciplines.
Skills:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- apply basic economic analysis to current economic issues
- analyze sample economic problems using basic graphical analysis
- explain the essence of various basic economic problems, such as market failure
Assessment criteria
The basis for assessment and passing the course is a final written exam (90%) and class attendance (10%). The exam consists of a test section and an open section (short essay).
Passing grade. A minimum of 50% of the exam points is required to pass the course. Detailed conditions regarding the points required for individual grades will be presented during the first class.
Bibliography
Main:
M. Bednarski, J. Wilkin (red.): Ekonomia dla prawników i nie tylko, Wydawnictwo Prawnicze LexisNexis, Warszawa, wydanie czwarte (previous editions can also be used)
In case of problem with access, the optional textbook is:
R. Milewski, E. Kwiatkowski (red.): Podstawy ekonomii, WN PWN, Warszawa, wyd. z 2018 r. (earlier editions can be used; e-book available in the BUW remote resources)
The specific chapters required will be announced during class.
Additional:
M. Gorazda, Ł. Hardt, T. Kwarciński (red.): Metaekonomia. Zagadnienia z filozofii ekonomii, Copernicus Center Press, Kraków, 2016
M. Gorazda, T. Kwarciński: Między dobrobytem a szczęściem. Eseje z filozofii ekonomii, Copernicus Center Press, Kraków, 2020
J. Wilkin, Czy ekonomia może być piękna? Rozważania o przedmiocie i metodzie ekonomii. Ekonomista 2009, 3: 295-313
T. Mayer, Prawda kontra precyzja w ekonomii, PWN, Warszawa 1996, r. 1.,2.,3.
M. Blaug, Metodologia ekonomii, PWN, Warszawa 1995, r. 5.
G. S. Becker, Ekonomiczna teoria zachowań ludzkich, Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe, Warszawa 1990
F. A. Hayek, The use of knowledge in society, American Economic Review, (1945), 35 (4): 519-530
A. Noga A., Teorie przedsiębiorstw, PWE, Warszawa 2009
R. H. Coase, The nature of the firm, Economica, 1937, 4 (16): 386-405
O. E. Williamson, The Theory of the Firm as Governance Structure: From Choice to Contract, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2002, 16 (3): 171–195
L. Balcerowicz, Socjalizm, kapitalizm, transformacja, PWN, Warszawa 1997, r. 14.
J. Wilkin, Jaki kapitalizm, jaka Polska? Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 1995, r. 3.,4.,5.
J. Wilkin (red.), Jakość rządzenia w Polsce. Jak ją badać, poprawiać i monitorować, Scholar, Warszawa 2013
D. Rodrik, Jedna ekonomia, wiele recept: globalizacja, instytucje i wzrost gospodarczy, Wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej, Warszawa 2011
M. Iwanicz-Drozdowska, W. Jaworski, Z. Zawadzka Z. (red.), Bankowość. Zagadnienia podstawowe, Poltext, Warszawa 2010
W. M. Orłowski, Świat, który oszalał, czyli poradnik na ciekawe czasy. Biblioteka Gazety Wyborczej, Warszawa 2008
P. Krugman, M. Obsfeld, Ekonomia międzynarodowa. Teoria i polityka. Tom 1, PWN, Warszawa 2007, r. 6
J. Stiglitz, Globalizacja, PWN, Warszawa 2005, r. 1.,2.,3.
A. Kukla-Gryz, International Trade and Air Pollution: A Decomposition Analysis", Ecological Economics, 2009, 68(5):1329-1339
J. Wilkin, Instytucjonalne i kulturowe podstawy gospodarowania : humanistyczna perspektywa ekonomii, Wydawnictwo Naukowe SCHOLAR, Warszawa 2016
E. Dunn, Prywatyzując Polskę. Warszawa, Wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej, Warszawa 2008.
Klimatyczne ABC, Lekcja 4, 7, 12 i 13: https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303
Additional literature can be provided at the lecture.
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Term 2025Z:
Main: M. Bednarski, J. Wilkin (red.): Ekonomia dla prawników i nie tylko, Wydawnictwo Prawnicze LexisNexis, Warszawa, wydanie czwarte (można też wykorzystać wydania wcześniejsze) R. Milewski, E. Kwiatkowski (red.): Podstawy ekonomii, WN PWN, Warszawa, wyd. z 2018 r. (earlier editions can be used; e-book available in the BUW remote resources) Additional: |
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