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Horizontalni a vertikalni obchod v ramci odvetvi mezi novymi a stavajicimi clenskymi zememi EU - implikace pro konvergenci
Hromadová, Jana ; Klosová, Anna (advisor) ; Nowak, Jean Jack (referee)
The main aim of this dissertation is to provide evidence on the development of bilateral trade relations related to manufacturing industry between Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia and the old Member States of the EU (EU 15/EU 25) through focus on the intra-industry trade phenomenon during the period delimited by years 1995, 1999, 2004 and 2007. Based on data from Eurostat Easy Comext database classified according to the Standard International Trade Classification (Rev.3), Grubel-Lloyd indices are computed at the level of 3-digit and 1-digit manufacturing industries (SITC 5, 6, 7, 8) and thereafter aggregate to the level of manufacturing sector as a whole (SITC 5 - 8). Consequently, Greenaway, Hine and Milner methodology is used for disentangling intra-industry trade into its horizontal and vertical components (the latter being further separated into low quality vertical intra-industry trade and high quality vertical intra-industry trade) on the basis of unit value indices. The results show that the share of intra-industry trade in total trade between the countries in focus is increasing during the complete period in all countries and all sectors with SITC 6, 7 and 8 clearly inclining to intra-industry specialization. Altogether, the predominant specialization in high quality vertical IIT is presented, implying so far only slowly advancing convergence steps of the new Member States towards the path of the initial Members of the EU.
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Great Britain and European integration process in the sixties years of twentieth century
Návrat, Martin ; Kovář, Martin (advisor) ; Babin, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis depicts the economic and political reasons leading to Britain having changed approach towards EEC in 1960s. The analytical research provides inquiry into an influence of the integration on a rate of growth of British GDP, using the set integration index and predicts the development of GDP in two alternative situations. Penn World Table and Geospatial and Statistical data Centre were used as source for data example. The outputs of econometric analysis indicate that positive influence of level of integration on British GDP is proved as statistically temporarily important. The prediction shows, that keeping membership in EFTA would have led to 915 USD p.c. lower GDP in 1998. The thesis also discusses some of the limits of the analysis.
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EFTA as the current alternative of the EU
Všolák, Zbyněk ; Vostrovská, Zdenka (advisor) ; Ševčíková, Michaela (referee)
In the context of continued institutional and economic crisis of the European Union, the new ways of international cooperation are sought. The thesis finds way out for European integration in an intergovernmental organization called European Free Trade Association. Based on a comparison of selected macroeconomic variables, economic freedom and governance structures, it shows that the organization is current viable alternative to the European Union. Research of the institutional structure confirms that the members of this association have better economic results in the long run, simultaneously they are maintaining national sovereignty and personal freedoms of its citizens.
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Is European monetary system cause of indebtedness?
Nikodym, Lukáš ; Hudík, Marek (advisor) ; Potužák, Pavel (referee)
The aim of this essay is to verify Hülsmann's thesis and to show that European monetary system is a possible cause of indebtedness. Hülsmann says that German membership in regime of fixed exchange rates has disabled the possibility of inflation in other member countries, so the debt started to grow. Cointegration analysis in time-series is used for testing his thesis. Hülsmann's thesis is verified and further extended with the influence of fiscal coordination. Monetary integration caused decrease in government revenue through inflation. Government spending has increased through fiscal coordination vice versa.
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The Bologna Process - Creation of a European Space for Higher Education
VYBÍHALOVÁ, Michaela
This thesis analyses the Bologna process, which is supposed to lead to the creation of The European Higher Education Area. Its objective is to present the origin and the development of this process, to explain its main principles and to describe its internal structure and functioning. The paper then evaluates the implementation of the Bologna process in the Czech republic and in France. It focuses concretely on the involvement of the University of South Bohemia and the University of South Brittany in the process and it evaluates its advantages for both universities and for their mutual cooperation.
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Social policy in the European integration process
SECHOVEC, Libor
ABSTRACT SECHOVEC, L. Social policy in the European integration process. České Budějovice 2011. Bachelor?s Thesis. University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The Faculty of Theology. Department of Applied Theology. Advisor Ing. Jaroslav Šetek, Ph.D. Abstract The main focus of the whole disseration is on the integral process of the social policy which have been in a constant progress in Europe. The disseration is mainly based on the secondary research and should reflect social policy and its history development, social security scheme, social authority department and social state, the proces of the estabilishment of social policy in Europe, history of european integration and its development and direction. The basic facts are outlined along with the assortment and conclusion of all information provided. The evaluation of the whole disseration is centered on the ongoing process of dissemination of the European Union.
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Croatia and Macedonia: economic characterization and EU integration
Marcišinová, Petra ; Abrhám, Josef (advisor) ; Antal, Jarolím (referee)
The diploma thesis describes accession of Croatia and Macedonia to the European union. It analysis their economic situation in context of comparison with EU member states. The information about competitiveness are brought. The goal of the thesis is to clarify readiness of both countries for integration within the EU. Their economy and competitiveness will be evaluated. Integration process is described from two point of view: European union as well as Croatia and Macedonia. There is overview of actual status and negotiation progress of both countries on their way to the EU.
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Great Britain´s stance towards european integration
Berková, Blanka ; Bič, Josef (advisor) ; Jelínek, Tomáš (referee)
This essay focuses on relationship between Great Britain and "Europe". The essay covers period from late forties when the integration began to develop, to the present. The main aim is to analyze Great Britain's stance towards european integration and common currency -- the euro. The secondary objective is to evaluate five economic tests assessed by former Chancellor of the Exchequer and answer the question regarding prospects of Britain to adopt the euro in the near future. The first part deals with key economic and political conditions in Great Britain after the Second World War. The second part describes performance of Great Britain within the European Communities and the last part is devoted to the "euro" issue.
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History and monetary policy of Banque de France
Hejda, Josef ; Koderová, Jitka (advisor) ; Čech, Tomáš (referee)
This work aims to bring readers the relatively in the Czech Republic unknown issue of central banking in France. During the 210 years-long history of operation of the Banque de France has been quite a substantial development of its legal status and monetary policy, which the author tries to show. As part of this development is also described the participation of France and its central bank in the international monetary integration, in which helping shape this country very much involved. In addition, this work deals with the circumstances and ways of creating a modern French monetary policy making, and being represented by the Banque de France as part of national economic policy as part of a supranational European System of Central Banks. The work complements the analysis of the current state of the French economy from the perspective of the Banque de France.
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