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Great Britain and Free Trade. Analysis of British parliamentary debate in the context of TTIP negotiations
Heyzl, Martin ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Bachelor thesis Great Britain and Free Trade, Analysis of the British parliamentary debate in the context of TTIP negotiations deals with the stances of major British political parties, the Conservative Party, the Labour Party and to lesser extent also the Liberal Democrats, towards the free trade and the TTIP protocol. The thesis first examines the relationship of individual parliamentary parties to international and therefore free trade. The next chapter describes the TTIP protocol, which was to be a free trade agreement between the European Union, of which Britain is a part, and the United States. In subsequent analysis of parliamentary debates in 2013-2016 the thesis examines stances of concerned political parties towards the free trade and the TTIP protocol. In the course of this thesis I had worked with the research question in following wording: "What are the reservations and possible limits of Great Britain in promoting free trade - in a comparison of the three main concepts of British politics that can be traced to the example of TTIP?". In the discussion and the subsequent conclusion the work answers this question, which are the limits of the support and possible reservations of the British political parties to the free trade and the TTIP protocol, and also why the parties have a...
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Economic and Geopolitical Implications of TPP and TTIP for the United States
Šálený, Václav ; Kozák, Kryštof (advisor) ; Fiřtová, Magdalena (referee)
Multilateral trade negotiations within the World Trade Organization have reached a stalemate but there are new trade agreements being currently negotiated, either on bilateral or multinational basis. This thesis deals with two current major trade initiatives, the Trans-Pacific Partnership between the United States and eleven Pacific countries and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership which includes the United States and the European Union. The thesis uses a comparative analysis to assess economic as well as geopolitical implications of the two trade agreements for the United States. The most apparent geopolitical aspect is the effort of the United States to write the rules of trade for the 21st century before China does so. In regards to economic implications, the thesis works with a concept of intra-industry trade and based on it assesses the possible economic effects on the United States economy, especially in regards to productivity and transactional costs on labor market. Both of the agreements have many critics and their future is not clear. This thesis argues that in certain economic and geopolitical aspects, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is more beneficial and strategic for the United States.
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Current trade policy directions of Colombia
Drbohlavová, Eva ; Hnát, Pavel (advisor) ; Cihelková, Eva (referee)
Master's Thesis Current trade policy directions of Colombia is engaged in development of integration policies and its impact on the national economy and foreign trade. Emphasis is put on Free Trade Agreement Colombia -- USA, mutual trade and its evolution. United States is Colombia's most important trading partner, but their role is declining. First chapter summarizes the economic development and competitive advantages in key sectors of the economy. The largest part of the chapter is devoted to the mining industry as it forms the most substantial item of Colombian exports. The method of second chapter is analysis and comparison of integration activities undertaken by Colombia to the U.S. and other world regions (EU and Latin America). Practical part detects opinion of the Colombian business community on the Free Trade Agreement with the USA and possible deeper integration.
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Hospodářské vztahy mezi Čínou a Spojenými Státy Americkými
Gjochi, Marigona ; Žamberský, Pavel (advisor) ; Taušer, Josef (referee)
The master thesis emphasizes the economic relations between China and the United States. It gives an overview and theoretical background support on the significance of contemporary the economic relations between countries in today`s globalized era. Secondly, it analyzes how the theoretical background of economic and trade relations affect the empirical case study of the economic relations between China and the USA. The goal is to show how the economic and trade relations between China and the United States influence each other`s economies and what is the effect of such relations on the economic performance of both countries. More precisely, in order to answer the question above, the master thesis deals with complex analysis in regard of historical perspective concerning the economic relations between these countries, their ongoing cooperation in terms of balance of payments, the current and potential issues what both countries face and the existing challenges for the future. In order to complete the analysis and answer the research question, list of various sources will be used, starting from academic journals, books, literature reviews, reports from the World Trade Organization (hereafter WTO), reports from the respective countries on their economic progress, data available from the ministries of trade of respective countries and other sources related to the analysis of the contemporary economic and trade relations between the countries participating in the global economy.
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Democracy in former colonies of the British Empire
Lukavská, Andrea ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This final thesis examines the influence of the British Empire on the spread of democracy over the world. The British Empire is not considered to be just the exploiter but mainly as an Empire, which enforced the free trade, freedom and building the democratic institutions in the world. Thesis compares the British Empire with other European colonial powers focusing on advantages of British government and on impact of this government on former colonies. In spite of the fact that democracy was not accepted in all former British colonies, the British Empire made a great contribution to the support and expansion of the democracy and freedom in the world.
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Impacts of NAFTA in selected areas
Popovych, Tamara ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Pluskalová, Eva (referee)
This work is dedicated to the North American Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 1994 and united the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Aim of this work is to examine the effects of this Agreement on two specific areas, namely the area of trade and employment in the Member States. The first part briefly outlines formation and content of agreement, entry motives and expectations of Member States, as well as two side agreements that were negotiated in parallel with the NAFTA. The second chapter monitors trade and changes in trade between Member States, both at bilateral and trilateral levels. The final chapter examines the impact of NAFTA on the sensitive area of work and in particular employment in each of Member States.
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NAFTA in the early 21st century
Nyklová, Hana ; Jiránková, Martina (advisor) ; Pluskalová, Eva (referee)
The work deals with the agreement NAFTA. The first chapter provides an overview of the formation of NAFTA, its fields of competence, side agreements and institutional structure. The second chapter focuses on the benefits and problems that NAFTA has brought in praxis. The third chapter deals with negotiations on the FTAA and the reasons for their failure to date.
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NAFTA: Has the agreement fulfilled the expectation of the member states?
Michlíčková, Lucie ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Hnát, Pavel (referee)
This thesis is focused on the accomplishments of the North American Free Trade Agreement after fifteen years since coming into force. The objective is to evaluate the existing trends in the three countries and review if the member states succeeded in fulfilling the goals of the Agreement. First part is dedicated to the development in the area of general goals, defined in the first articles of the Agreement. Second and third chapter examine the progress made in strategic goals of each country.
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Fair Trade: the Fair Trade Organization
Castro Chaparro, Enrique Adolfo ; Štěrbová, Ludmila (advisor) ; Zamykalová, Miroslava (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to clarify concepts regarding the Fair Trade system and to contribute to an objective debate about the viability of the model and its real effects. It analyses history and development of trade; trade institutions and major players, development theories and namely concepts of Free Trade and Fair Trade and the differences between them. It is not fair to blame the market for the poverty and hardships of the poor; but it is also unwise to expect things to be fixed alone. Fair Trade is an alternative; a choice. It must not be taken as something unquestionably beneficial, but it must not be demonized either: a sincere debate is necessary to assess the effectiveness of Fair Trade and other forms of help to combat poverty.
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