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Development and consequences of public debt in selected countries of the EU
Koukalová, Eva ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Hnát, Pavel (referee)
The main goal of this thesis is to introduce the topic of public debt and its connection to budget deficit, and to compare the situation in 2 selected countries of the European Union, Ireland and Portugal. The first chapter describes the theory of public finance, its function and the main principles. It focuses on the problem of fiscal imbalance, approach of the European union (especially with regards to the Stability and Growth Pact), it also explains the theory of budget deficit and public debt. Second and third chapters are focused on the selected countries of the EU - Ireland and Portugal - as countries that are facing major problems in the area of public finance and are highly likely to ask for financial help, as it happend in the case of Greece. The chapters describe an overall economic situation of the two countries, the causes of public debt and its increase, approach of the EU towards them, proposed and agreed austerity measures, possible solutions and also further prospects for the future.
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The mortgage crisis and problems in the housing market in Great Britain
Koukalová, Eva ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Popovová, Marie (referee)
This bachelor thesis is divided into 4 chapters. The theoretical introduction explains the theory of financial crises, their kinds, main features, and their causes in general. The second chapter explains the american subprime mortgage crisis, its causes and consequences. The third chapter is dedicated to Great Britain, explains the term "credit crunch", describes the causes of the crisis and current situation. The fourth chapter is focused on the housing market in Great Britain and its state before and after the crisis.
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