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Monetary Policy Under Behavioral Expectations: An Empirical Validation of the Heuristic Switching Model
Bolshakov, Sergey ; Kukačka, Jiří (advisor) ; Kučera, Tomáš (referee)
This work takes one of the most prominent behavioral New-Keynesian models from the shelf and estimates it via the simulated method of moments. The model exhibits a remarkably good ft to the auto- and cross-covariance pro- fles of the euro area macroeconomic time series, especially compared to the standard rational expectations model. This result corroborates the claim that central banks which implement strict infation targeting are better of reacting to the output gap, on top of infation. JEL Classifcation E52, E70, D84, C53 Keywords Behavioral macroeconomics, heterogeneous ex- pectations, New-Keynesian model, Heuristic Switching Model, simulated method of moments Title Monetary Policy Under Behavioral Expecta- tions: An Empirical Validation of the Heuristic Switching Model
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Strategic Culture of the Czech Republic
Beneš, Jan ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee) ; Kučera, Tomáš (referee)
Jan Beneš Strategic Culture of the Czech Republic Abstract The aim of the dissertation is to define in a complex manner the strategic culture of the Czech Republic. Strategic culture is at first analysed as a conceptual phenomenon both in relation to strategy itself and to the theories of international relations. The dissertation introduces the different streams of thought about strategic culture and then studies the approaches of the key involved authors with a special focus on the discussion between the first and the third generation of strategic culture scholars. Concerning the fact that the strategic culture has been originally created for the study of the behaviour and strategic thought of major powers, the author analyses the historical and geostrategic peculiarities of a small state in the Central Europe and then defines own conceptual and methodological framework. Using the method of grounded theory, the important symbols and narratives from the Czech history as well as the most important moments in the Czech political and strategic thought and decision-making are being examined. The historical narratives re-appear and influence the decision-making, thinking and argumentation of the key actors in the Czech security community. The research of the key decisions and historical moments after the 1989 is...
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Decellularization and recellularization of tissues
Bavorová, Hana ; Mokrý, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Kučera, Tomáš (referee) ; Kamarád, Vojtěch (referee)
1 SUMMARY Tissue morphology and function are determined with features of extracellular matrix produced by resident cells. Extracellular matrix is composed of a complex of proteins maintaining tissue specific structure and composition. Cells and extracellular matrix are in reciprocal interaction leading to dynamic complex, contributing to homeostasis and providing specific microenvironment for stem cells. These reasons determine an extracellular matrix as a desirable structure for scaffolds utilized in tissue engineering. Extracellular matrix can be prepared by decellularization of tissues or organs by removal of all cellular components. Efficient decellularization produces three-dimensional structure with preserved architecture without harsh effect to the extracellular matrix. The combination of decellularized tissue, a scaffold, with stem cells provides a promising tool for production of new biological constructs in tissue engineering. Above mentioned aspects were main aims of this thesis with major focus on establishment of suitable decellularization protocol adequately effective for cell removal from skeletal muscle tissue. This protocol is based on combination of physical, chemical and biological methods resulting in decellularized skeletal muscle. Produced scaffolds were analysed with myriad methods...
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Population density and its relation to selected demographic and social indicators
Zalubil, Jakub ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor) ; Čermák, Zdeněk (referee)
The topic of this thesis is the analysis of the relationship between population density and demographic behavior, which is expressed in this work by values of selected socio- - demographic indicators - total fertility, life expectancy, age index, standardized mortality and urbanization rates in selected European countries. The thesis is divided into two parts. The first part defines trends in the development of population concentration and values of selected socio-demographic indicators in European countries. The second part of the thesis identifies the dependence of values of selected indicators on the population concentration and differences between the urban and the rural environment. The context is examined by the cluster, the correlation and the regression analysis. The results are also presented using cartograms. Analyses has shown that population density is likely to have an impact on selected demographic and social indicators at the European level. In the European cohesion regions (NUTS 2), the correlation between population density and other socio-demographic indicators was no longer apparent. Key words: demographic indicators; population aging population density; rural; urbanisation
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Autonomous Weapon Systems as the next revolution in warfare and implications of technology deployment for global security
Kvasňovský, Tomáš ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor) ; Solovyeva, Anzhelika (referee)
This thesis addresses developments in Artificial Intelligence and the increasing trend of robotization and autonomization of military forces in the context of Revolution in Military Affairs. It examines and categorizes different approaches to concepts of AI, autonomy and RMA in the public debate and academic and military literature. It further explores potential impacts and challenges of AI and its weaponized subset - Autonomous Weapon Systems on civil-military relations, legal and ethical norms, arms control regime and general security domain. Building upon findings from previous chapters, AI and AWSs are analyzed in a context of RMA and broader socio-economic context. Specifically, AI-enabled autonomy is compared with aspects of existing remotely controlled systems. The thesis comes to a conclusion that AWSs are harbingers of the next RMA and AI has the potential to match the importance of Neolithic, Industrial and Information revolution.
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The effect of reduction cores on the properties of brick body
Kučera, Tomáš ; Stančík,, Hynek (referee) ; Sokolář, Radomír (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with creation of reduction core problem mainly in fired roofing tiles. With those is the emphasis on the impermeability and frost resistance. Black reduction core is reducing frost resistance but depends on firing temperature. At 1060 °C the reduction in frost resistance is not as unfavorable as at 900 °C. This thesis includes overview of research conducted on reduction core topic. There is enough literature focusing on frost resistance, experimental part is focused mainly on the impact of reduction core on impermeability and compares two types of production mixtures used in Czech Republic (calcium-containing type from Hranice and non-calcium type from Stod). It includes comparison of mixtures with fluidized fly ash and dust from grinding masonry elements. It opens discussion if those mixtures can be used for reduction core elimination.
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Optimization of the Water Supply Network of Počátky Town
Pavelka, David ; Netušil, Lukáš (referee) ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor)
This diploma thesis focuses on the optimization of water supply system in the town of Počátky. It describes the process of creating a mathematical model needed for the hydraulic analysis, which was used to assess the water supply system Počátky. This thesis task is to apprise reader, with a basic distribution in the drinking water supply, how to proceed in collecting data on hydraulic analysis requirements and using tools and means used in hydraulic analysis. Conclusions are processed variants for possible optimization of water supply system Počátky.
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Study of Interconnection of Lanškroun and Letohrad Water Distribution Systems
Kubešová, Kateřina ; Bakrlík, Marek (referee) ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor)
This diploma thesis describes study of interconnection of Letohrad and Lanškroun water distribution systems. The thesis contains an overview of legislative regulations and technical standards related to the construction, design and directional solution of water supply systems. Following that, there is the description of the current state of the affected water mains. Next part is the design of interconnection including hydraulic analysis in using Epanet 2.0 software. The study contains several variants of the solution. The economic assessment is included.
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Efficiency of Water Treatment Processes Using Activated Carbon
Hladíková, Lucie ; Kolesíková, Lucie (referee) ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor)
The subject of the thesis is the issue of pesticides in the environment and the possibility of their removal through activated carbon. The thesis is divided into two parts, the search part and the practical part. The research part is focused on description of activated carbon. It also deals with the distribution of pesticides and their degradation in the environment. In the practical part, a laboratory experiment was carried out to determine the effectiveness of removing pesticides and metabolites from the test water on two types of activated carbon.
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