Course title EconometricsCourse code Ekon2480Credit points 4ECTS creditpoints 6Total Contact Hours 64Number of hours for lectures 32Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 32

Independent study hours 96Date of course confirmation 31.03.2011Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Ismena RevinaCourse developersIsmena Revina

Prerequisite knowledgeEkon1273, Statistics for Economists IEkon1300, Mathematics for EconomistsEkon2455, Statistics for Economists IIReplaced courseEkon2480 [2EKO2511] EconometricsCourse abstractThe main purpose of the course is to provide students with the basic concepts of econometrics which are used for modelling of economic.The course has been designed to:- acquaint the students with the estimation of parameter of population and its properties,- acquaint the students with OLS using in simple and multiply regression,- acquaint the students with the significance of model and estimators, economic interpretation of parameters,- acquaint the students withrelaxing the assumptions of the classical model : multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation,- acquaint the students with dummy variables as qualitative explanatory variables in regression analysis.Learning outcomesMasterd a course , students will be able demonstrate basic knowledge about econometric concepts and basic condition of modelling. Succesful mastered study course students will be demonstrate: Academic competence: 1. Acquired theoretical knowledge about central requirements in econometric modelling. 2. Fixed conception about econometric subject, it important questions and tasks. Professional competence: Be able without assistance used econometric modelling. Students have skills used different data, will be able to test and to interpret received results.Course plan1.General conception of mathematical statistic. Unbiased,efficient and consistent estimator. L2 S2 2.General basis of hypothesis testing. Distributions and its using for hypothesis testing. L2 S2

3.The nature of regression. The method of ordinary least squares (OLS). Properties of least squares estimators. L2 S2 4.The assumption of least squares. The coefficient of determination. The coefficient of

correlation. L2 S2 5.The normality assumption. Properties of OLS estimators under the normality assumption. L2 S2 6.Confidence intervals for regression coefficients. The test of significance for regression coefficients. Forecasting. L2 S2 7.The examples of ordinary regression for finance. Multiple regression. L2 S2 8.Partial regression coefficients. The assumption of normality. L2 S2 9.Hypothesis testing in multiple regression. Marginal contribution. L2 S2 10.The adjusted coefficient of determination. Restricted least squares. L2 S2 11.The nature of multicollinearity. Detection of multicollinearity. Tolerance. VIF. L2 S2 12.The nature and consequences of heteroscedasticity. The method of generalized least squares. L2 S2 13.Detection of heteroscedasticity: graphical method, Spearman rank correlation test, Goldfeld-Quandt tests. L2 S2 14.The nature and consequences of autocorrelation. Detecting autocorrelation:graphical method, the Runs tests. L2 S2 15.Detecting autocorrelation: Durbin-Watson test. OLS in the presence of autocorrelat. L2 S2

16 Dummy variables and its using. L2 S2Requirements for awarding credit pointsIndividual home works (10%). 2 control works (20%). Laboratory works (10%). Exam - test of theory and exercises (50%). Course reports about questions outside course program (10%).Compulsory reading1. Revina, I. Ekonometrija. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2002., 270 lpp. ( LUB 242 eks.) 2. Gujarati, D., Basic econometrics. 4 th ed., MC Graw Hill, 2003., 1002 p. (LUB1995 45eks.) 3. Krastiņš, O. Ekonometrija. Rīga: Latvijas Republikas Centrālās Statistikas pārvelde, 2003., 207 lpp. (LUB 226 eks)Further reading1. Thomas, R. Modern econometrics. Addison-Wesley 1997.,535 p. 2. Kennedy P. A guide to econometric, 5th ed., Blackwell Publishing, 2003., 623 p. 3. Darnell, A. A Dictionary of econometrics. Edward Elgar Publishing,1997., 458 p. 4. Айвазян, С., Мхитарян, В. Прикладная статистика и основы эконометрики. М. ЮНИТИ, 1998., 1022 стр.Periodicals and other sources1. Journal of Econometrics 2. Econometrica 3. LU bibliotēkas datu bāze Emerald 4. LU bibliotēkas datu bāze EBSCO 5. LU bibliotēkas datu bāze ebrary

Course title Globalization and Integration in International Economy

Course code Ekon3134Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 16Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 16

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 19.05.2011Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Ērika ŠumiloCourse developersTatjana Muravska

Prerequisite knowledgeEkonP197, International Economic RelationsReplaced courseEkon3134 [2EKO3205] Globalization and Integration in International EconomyCourse abstractThe course is aimed to provide an overview on globalisation as a general phenomenon. A special attention will be given to trade liberalisation and regional expansion in the world economy. The purpose of the course is to present a theoretically informed analysis of trends and changes in international integration theory and practice with focus on different integration schemes worldwide and in particular on European integration as the most developed type of regional integration block. In the course a special attention will be given to position of national economies in globalisation context.Learning outcomesStudents will be able to assess different tendencies in the global economy, to provide a comprehensive description about globalisation process and its influence on major economic developments at regional and national levels.Course plan1. Globalization as the modern trend L2, S2 2. Major actors in globalization process and their impact on the world economy L2, S2 3. Economic and social aspects of globalization L1, S1 4. United States as a leading nation L2, S2 5. Regional Development and regional blocks L3, S3 6. Economic developments in Asia L2, S2 7. Current trends in the process of globalization L2, S2 8. Technology and Innovations L2, S2Requirements for awarding credit pointsLecture attendance- is not compulsory Seminars attendance- compulsory Analyses of documents And case studies- 20%, Term paper- 30%, Final examination written- 50%.Compulsory reading1. Peter Dicken, Global Shift. Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century, 2006

SAGE Publication LTD, London.- 632p. ISBN-10-0-7619-7149 2. Ali M. El-Agraa, Economic Integration Worldwide, Harvester Wheatsheaf, 1997,pp.1-12, 34-72, 97-135 3. Maurice Schiff and L. Alan Winters. 2003. Regional Integration and Development. The INBRD/The World Bank http://www1.worldbank.org/publications/pdfs/15078frontmat.pdf 4. "Globalism: Dependency and the World Capitalist System", in International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism, Globalism/ Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi, Allyn and Bacon, The U.S. 1993, pp.449-467 5. Enhancing Economic Cooperation between the EU and the Americas An Economic Assessment. Centre for Economic Policy Research. London, UK. Raksts tiks piedavats pdf. formātā. http://www.cepr.org/Further reading1. Regionalism and Globalization. Theory and Practice. /ed. Sajal Lahiri, Routledge, 2003.-332p., ISBN 0-415-22075-0 2. Meliciani V. Technology, Trade and Growth in OECD Countires. Does specialisation matter?, Routledge,2002.-187p. ISBN 0-415-24185-5 3. Indra de Soysa. Foreign Direct Investment, Democracy and Development. Assessing Concomitants of Globalisation. Routledge.2003.-154p. ISBN 0-415-25054- 4. Paul Krugman. What will Globalization Look Like After the Crisis ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJiQsgikZeM 5Joseph Stiglitz Sharing the Benefits of Globalization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdGC5Bemjxo&feature=relmfu Current Geo Political Risks http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/02/arab_league_map 6.The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 World Economic Forum http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2010-11.pdf 7.International Energy Outlook 2010 Energy Information Administration Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/pdf/0484(2010).pdf 8. Michael J. Trebilock & Robert Howse, "The Regulation of International Trade", Routledge, 1995.-543p 9. Barbara Stalling, "The New International Context of Development" - Global Changes, Regional Response, Cambridge University Press1995,pp.349-389. 10. Tony Porter. Technology, Governance and Political Conflict in International Industries. Routledge.2002.- 195p. 11. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union http://www.europarl.eu.int/charter/default_en.htm 12. EU. Employment and Social Affairs.Social Charter http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/cha/c10107.htm 13. Jonathan Story & Douglas Webber, "Trade, Industrial Policy and Technological Change", in Industrial and Trade Policy,eds., Oliver Cadot, H Landis Gabel, Prentice Hall, 1996, pp. 117.-239. 14. Barbara A. Bardes, Mack C. Shelley II, Steffen W. Schmidt. American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials, Amerika in a World of Change, West Publishing Company, pp.4.-24., pp. 423.- 455.Periodicals and other sources

1. Paul Krugman. What will Globalization Look Like After the Crisis ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJiQsgikZeM 2Joseph Stiglitz Sharing the Benefits of Globalization http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=pdGC5Bemjxo&feature=relmfu Current Geo Political Risks http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/02/arab_league_map 3.The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 World Economic Forum http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2010-11.pdf 4.International Energy Outlook 2010 Energy Information Administration Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/pdf/0484(2010).pdf 5. World Development Report 2002: Building Institutions for Markets http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/WDR2002/ 6. Joseph Y. Lim. Markets and Trade and the Role of Institutions and Governance Structures: Main features and experiences of globalization. http://globalizace.ecn.cz/texty/osn_2.html 7. The New Wave of Globalization and Its Economic Effects http://econ.worldbank.org/files/2896_ch1.pd 8. Alain Lipietz, Danièle Leborgne. Social and Ecological Impact of Globalization http://lipietz.net/imprime.php3?id_article=355 9. Globalization and its Impact on the Full Enjoyment of Human Rights. Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2003/23. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights http://www.4humanrights.org/law/CHR_res/2003-23_eng.shtml 10. ILO's World Commission on Globalization. http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2002/12.htm 11. Human Development Report 2007/2008 Fighting Climate Change Human Solidarity in a Dividend World http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/hdr_20072008_summary_english.pdf 12. World Development Report 2009. Spatial Disparities and Development Policy Outline http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTWDR2009/Resources/Outline.pdf 13. World Economic Outlook. Spillovers and Cycles in the Global Economy April 2007 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2007/01/pdf/text.pdf 14. The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008 World Economic Forum http://www.gcr.weforum.org/ 15. World Investment Report United Nations Conference on Trade and Develoipment http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=1465 16. World Migration Reports IOMhttp://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/1674?entryId=16084 17. International Energy Outlook Energy Information Administration Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/pdf/0484(2007).pdf 18. Jaunākās ASV Kongresa Budžeta departamenta profesionālo ekonomistu publikācijas par fiskālo politiku un nacionālā budžeta lietām atrodas internetā – www.cbo.gov 19. The Changing Face of Energy Security by Joseph S. Nye Europe’s World, 2007. Friends of Europe. http://www.friendsofeurope.org/ 20. Centre for European Policy Studies , Brussels http://www.ceps.be/index3.php 21. Europe’s world. http://www.europesworld.org/ 22. Friends of Europe http://www.friendsofeurope.org/Notes

Course title SociologyCourse code Soci2029Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 16Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 16

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 11.03.2011Responsible Unit Department of SociologyCourse developersMaruta Putniņa

Replaced courseSoci2029 [2SOC2018] SociologyCourse abstractThe aim of sociology course is to introduce students with theories and applied sociology. The main tasks of the course are: 1) to show students the possibilities if social theories work in social process analyses; 2) to give comprehensive skills to get social information to analyze it and to use it.Learning outcomesAcademic competences: 1. Students obtain knowledge about the structure of society, society’s functions and coherences; 2. Students deepen their knowledge about economy as the social institution and its influence on other social structures; 3. Students obtain the insight in methods for gathering social information, data processing and interpretation. Professional competences: 1. Students are able to define economic problems in organization; 2. Are able to apply methods of social information gathering for the research of economical processes in organization; 3. Obtain the skills necessary to interpret and process research data; 4. Are able to publicly present and to defend results of a research.Course plan1. The object of sociology. Standards of Society analysis in sociology. Short introduction in history of sociology. L 2 2. Formal organization of society: groups and organizations. Work and employment. L 2 S 2 3. Social institution: economics, family, religion, education, politics. L 2 S 2 4. Sociālās mijiedarbības. Socializācija. Sociālā stratifikācija. Sociālā mobilitāte. L 2 S 2 5. Culture: diversity of structure and models. L 2 S 2 6. Methodology of social research and its organization. Programs, ethics, methods, data aggregation and interpretation of research. L 4 S 6 7. Social problems in modern/contemporary society. Social changes in modern society. Globalization. L2 S2 Total 32Requirements for awarding credit pointsTest (after the 4th theme) – 30%; Practical work: course project and its presentation during the seminars – 30%;

Written exam – 40%.

Test is evaluated according to the 10 point ranking system. The critical thinking and the ability to work in team are highly valued. During the seminars the participation in discussions, the validity of the course project and its innovative content are valued.Compulsory reading1. Giddens A. Sociology. – Oxford Polity Press, Oxford, 2006. 2. Laķis P. Socioloģija. Ievads socioloģijā. R. : Zvaigzne ABC, 2002. 3. Масионис Дж. Социология. Питер, 2004., стр.751. 4. Briņķis G. Socioloģisko pētījumu organizēšana un metodika. R.: LSPA, 2002. 5. Zepa B., Zobena A. Socioloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca. R.: LU, 1997.Further reading1. Ēriksens T.H. Mirkļa tirānija. Straujš un gauss laiks informācijas sabiedrībā. Norden AB, 2004., 224.lp. 2. Ēriksens T.H. Saknes un pēdas. Identitāte mainīgā laikā. R.: Zvaigzne, 2010. 3. Gofmanis Ē. Sevis izrādīšana ikdienas dzīvē. Madris, 2001., 200.lpp. 4. Kasīrers E. Apcerējums par cilvēku. Ievads kultūras filozofijā. Intelekts, 1997., 223.lpp. 5. Bodrijārs Ž. Simulakri un simulācija. Omnia Mea, 2000., 159.lpp. 6. Уебстер Ф. Теории информационного общества. М.,2004.,стр.400. 7. Сикевич З.В. Социологическое иследование. Практическое руководство. Питер, 2005., стр. 320. 8. Dubkevičs L. Organizācijas kultūra. R.: Zvaigzne, 2009. 9. M.Stīgers. Globalizācija. R.: Satori, 2008.Periodicals and other sources1. Žurnāls "Kapitāls". 2. Žurnāls "Sociology". 3. http://www.sociology.org/ (electronic journal of sociology) 4. http://www.waset.org/ijhss (international journal of Humanities and social sciences)

Course title History of Culture and Cultural StudiesCourse code Filz2005Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 24Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 8

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 09.06.2011Responsible Unit Faculty of History and PhilosophyCourse developersMāra Rubene

Replaced courseFilz2005 [2FIL2007] History of Culture and Cultural StudiesCourse abstract

How cultural objects and practics influence our every day communication? Can we use cultural objects for our aims? To answer to these questions and understand better the world we live in, we need notions, ideas, theories as our " tool box. In this course we will analyse key concepts of Cultural studies (representation, signifying practices, cultural materialism, articulation, power, popular culture, subjectivity, identity e.o.). We will look closer to the main intelectual strands of cultural studies: Marxism, culturalism, structuralism, culture as like a language, discourse analysis, postmodernism, critical theory, psychoanalysis, feminism e.o.Learning outcomesOn successful accomplishement of this course student will be able to

1. to have a distinct knowledge of cultural theory, cultural studies and appropriate research methods; 2. to have and understanding of the relationship between the global and local cultures; 3. to articulate different meanings of cultural specific space and time; 4. to articulate the relationships between culture, popular culture, cultural industry; 5. to prepare presentation on a discussed theme (by choice) .Course plan1 Introduction to cultural theory. Methodological issues. 2 L 2 Culture and ideology. Anthropological approach. Mass culture. Culture and social formations. 2 L 3 linguistic milestone cultural theory: the cultural codes of intertextuality, discursive practice. Subconscious as a speaker. Language games. 2 L 2S 4 World chaos. Post-industrial societies, and transformed by class identity. Disorganized capitalism. Globalization and copper. Cultural imperialism. Emblematic of togetherness. 2 L 5 postmodern imperative. Modernism and the culture. Modernism as an aesthetic style. Enlightenment critique. Postmodernism and the "big message" closing. The post-culture and the cultural distinctions collapse. 2 L 6 of subjectivity and identity problem. Broken identities. The post-holder. Language and identity. Articulate self. 2 L 2 S 7 Etniskums, race and nation. National identity. Hybridization types. Asimilitīvās strategies. 2 L 8 Sex, subjectivity and representation. Feminism and cultural theory. Sex, family and identity. Subject's position in society and display policies. 2 L 9 Television, texts and the audience. Television as a text. The television audience and cultural identity. Television globalization. The global electronic culture. The global and local area. Regionalization. 2 L 2 S 10 The cultural space and urban space. Places of social construction. Cyberspace and the city. Location of the text. 2 L 11 Youth, Identity, Resistance. Youth subcultures. 2 L 2 S 12 Cultural politics, the role of Intelectuals. 2 LRequirements for awarding credit points-- Weekly home reading and participation in discussion (20%) -- short analytical essay (900 words) (20%) -- the final critical analytical course work (2000 words) (20%) -- tests (20 %) -- exam (oral) (20 %)Compulsory reading1. Rubenis A. 20. gadsimta kultūra Eiropā : mācību līdzeklis, Zvaigzne ABC, 2004 2. Rubenis A. 19. gadsimta kultūra Eiropā : mācību līdzeklis, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002 3. Rubenis A. Apgaismības laiks Eiropā : (lielā "Enciklopēdijas" laikmeta maza

enciklopēdija), Rīga, Latvijas Mākslas Akadēmija, 2008Further reading1. Mamardašvili M. Apziņa un civilizācija// Mamardašvili M. Domātprieks 2. Kasīrers E. Cilvēks un kultūra//Apcerējums par cilvēku. R., 1997 3. Šuvajevs I. Kultūras rekonstrukcija//I.Šuvajevs. Prelūdijas, R., 1998, 79-139 lpp. 4. Fuko M. Kas ir Apgaismība//Tagadnes izaicinājums. Intelekts, R., 1996, 162-182 lpp. 5. Biezais H. Kultūra un subkultūra//Grāmata, 1991, 1, 62-69 lpp.Periodicals and other sources1. http://www.letonika.lv/ 2. Kentaurs XXI 3. Kultūras Forums http://www.kulturasforums.lv/ 4. 1/4 Satori http://www.satori.lv/ 5. Simts grami kultūras http://www.ltv1.lv/lv/raidijumi/kultura/100-g-kulturas/

Course title Political ScienceCourse code PolZ1036Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 24Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 8

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 27.06.2012Responsible Unit Department of Political ScienceCourse developersAntra Mazūra

Replaced coursePolZ1036 [2POL1037] Political ScienceCourse abstractThe course deals with theoretical premises of the genesis of politology as a science and the key problems of politics.

Review and analysis of the political science classics’ works and the latest political topics are to be acquired in the course.

During the course, understanding of development of the state administration institutions and political process in Latvia will be created.

The course presents also an insight in transitional period, theoretical approaches and practice, paying particular attention to Latvia.Learning outcomesThe students who have mastered the course, have to be able to discuss analytically and critically the issues of politics, the timely political key problems faced by the Latvian citizens who are interested in politics. The students have to be able to digest the current political events and master basics of

political analysis. The students have to have a good knowledge of the basic issues of political science dealt with within the study course.Course planNo. Topic Planned amount in hours 1. Political Science, the emergence and development. The shift of paradigms in political science. L 2 2. Politics, the concept of politics, its' content and essence L 2 3. Power. Understanding of power in politics. Legislative, judicial and executive power. S 2 4. State. State origin theories. Unitary states, federations, confederations. L 2 5. Political regimes. Undemocratic regimes (totalitarian, authoritarian, post-totalitarian, sultanic). L 2 6. Political regimes, the characteristics and comparison. Transition to democracy. Civil society. S 2 7. Democratic regimes. Definitions of democracy. Democratic models. L 2 8. Midterm examination - written exam for the course of lectures and the learned matters in the seminars . L 2 9. Major ideologies of the 20th century. Genesis of ideology. L2 / S 2 10. Political party, the party system characteristics. Interest groups, social movements and non-governmental organizations , their role in politics. L 2 11. Elections, the electoral system characteristics. Referendums. L 2 12. Political participation, its role in democracy. Unconventional and conventional political participation. The role of ICT in today's political participation. Political culture. S2 13. Local governments, local government models, separation of functions between the state and local governments. L 2 14. Decision-making in politics, decision-making models. Political agenda. L 2 15. Foreign Policy. What is foreign policy, goals of foreign policy . Foreign policy determining conditions. L 2 16. Latvian Foreign Policy before and after joining the European Union. L 2Requirements for awarding credit pointsIn order to obtain creditpoints students must attend all seminars, pass successfully the final examination and midterm examination. Attendance of the lectures must be at least 75% Overall mark for the course consists of: 50% of the mark - the mark for the work during the semester (midterm examination mark 25% and the mark for semminars 25%). 50% of the mark - the mark of the exam. Final examinations is in written form for all the questions and themes viewed in the lecture courses, during the seminars and in the compulsory literature. Notes: if one of the semesters' working conditions is not met, the student is not let to take the exam exam questions include only questions about the course topics.Compulsory reading1. A New Handbook of Political Science. Ed. Goodin, R.E. & Klingemann, H.D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998, xvii, 845 p. 2. The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory. Ed. Dryzek J.S.; Honig, B.; Phillips, A. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008, xv, 883 p. 3. Mūsdienu politiskā filozofija. Sast. Kiss, J. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998, 462 lpp. 4. Vēbers, M. Politika kā aicinājums. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999, 126 lpp. 5. Makjavelli, N. Valdnieks. Rīga: Tapals, 2007, 141 lpp.Further reading

1. Antoloģija politikā un tiesībās I daļa. Rīga, 2003.

2. Thayer, B. A. Bringing in Darwin: Evolutionary Theory, Realism, and International Politics. International Security. Vol. 25, no. 2, Fall 2000, pp. 124–151.

3. Rozenvalds J. (red.) Demokrātijas monitorings. Rīga: Zinātne, 2007.

4. Dahl, R.A. Democracy and its Critics. London: Yale University Press, 1989.

5. Ozoliņa ž., Ulnicāne- Ozoliņa I. Latvija 2020. Nākotnes izaicinājumi sabiedrībai un valstij. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2008.Periodicals and other sources

1. Political Studies. Published by the Political Studies Association and Blackwell Publishing.

2. Politics. Published by the Political Studies Association and Blackwell Publishing.

3. European Journal of Political Research. Edited by Claudio Radelli and Richard S.Katz.

4.http://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?page=1

5. http:// www.politika.lv

6. http://www.democracy.org

Course title MicroeconomicsCourse code Ekon1059Credit points 4ECTS creditpoints 6Total Contact Hours 64Number of hours for lectures 32Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 32

Date of course confirmation 28.12.2009Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementCourse developersRoberts Škapars

Prerequisite knowledgeEkon1300, Mathematics for EconomistsReplaced courseEkon1066 [2EKO1020] Microeconomics IEkon1854 [2EKO1854] MicroeconomicsEkonP040 [2EKOP037] MicroeconomicsEkonP196 [2EKOP196]

MicroeconomicsCourse abstractObjective of the course is to introduce the professional program students of Faculty of Economics and Management to motivation of the consumers and producers, process of the economical decision making, explain the laws of supply and demand and analyze the main affecting variables, elasticity, different types of market, price setting and profit maximization.Learning outcomesAt the end of this course students should be able to analyze and understand motivation of consumers and producers, mechanisms of price setting and profit maximization. Students should be able to analyze consumer goods and service markets and different types of markets.Course planNo. Topic Amount in hours 1. Introduction to microeconomics 4 2. Demand of consumer goods 4 3. Supply of consumer goods 4 4. Elasticity of demand and supply 4 5. Market equilibrium 4 6. Consumer consumption theory 8 7. Production theory 4 8. Cost theory 8 9. Perfect competition market 8 10. Monopoly market 8 11. Monopolic competition and Oligopoly market 8Requirements for awarding credit pointsAttendance of lectures is not obligatory, Seminars – obligatory + 3 intermediate tests () (60%), Report (10%), Final course examination – written exam (30%).Compulsory reading1. Škapars R. Mikroekonomika. Loģiskās shēmas. Otrais izdevums. Rīga: Ekonomikas pētījumu un biznesa izglītības institūts, 2008., 380 lpp. 2. Škapars R.. Mikroekonomika. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2004., 390 lpp. 3. Nešpors V., Ruperte I., Saulītis J. Mikroekonomika. Rīga: Kamene, 2002.,132.lpp 4. Libermanis G. Mikroekonomika. Rīga: Kamene, 2006., 158. – 165. lpp 5. U.Gods. Mikroekonomika. 2.d., Rīga,Turības mācību centrs 1998., 330 lpp. 6. Pindyck R. S., Rubinfeld D. L. Microeconomics. 7 ed – Prentice Hall, 2008. – 768 p. 7. Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, , Sean Masaki Flynn . Microeconomics - McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. – 560 p. 8. e-kurss „Mikroekonomika”Further reading1 Škapars R.. Uzdevumi un testi mikroekonomikā. Apvienotais izdevums.-Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte , 2004., 330 lpp. 2. Pindyck Robert S., Suslow Valerie, Hamilton John. Microeconomics (Study Guide). Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, 2004. 420 p. 3. Besanko, David / Braeutigam, Ronald R. Besanko, David / Braeutigam, Ronald R. Microeconomics, Study Guide .- Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, 2007, 600 p. 4. I.Revina, M.Peļņa, M.Gulbe, S.Bāliņa. Matemātika ekonomistiem, LU, 2003, 305 lpp.Periodicals and other sources1. Centrālā statistikas pārvalde / Internets. – www.csb.gov.lv 2. Latvijas Banka / Internets. – www.bank.lv 3. Latvijas Republikas Ekonomikas ministrija / Internets. – www.em.gov.lv

NotesPar katra nākamā semināra pamatjautājumiem, līdzi ņemamiem materiāliem un iespējamiem mājas darbiem studenti tiek informēti iepriekšējā semināra laikā. Referātu tēmas tiek saskaņotas ar docētāju semināru vai konsultāciju laikā. Uzsākot kursa docēšanu –informē studentus par nodarbību kalendāro plānu.

Course title Population and DevelopmentCourse code Demo4001Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 20Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 12

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 06.04.2011Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Pēteris ZvidriņšCourse developersPēteris ZvidriņšSilvija Kristapsone

Replaced courseDemo4001 [2DEM4002] Population and developmentCourse abstractCourse target – to examine the processes of population development and policies by looking at both theory and practical experience. Course tasks: 1) acquire knowledge on population development programmes and other documents 2) the knowledge on population and development in the world and Latvia; 3) to create practical skills of national development analysis and research.Learning outcomesThe course provides an opportunity for students to analyze the demographic processes and to examine the ways to explore relationships between the demographic, socioeconomic and environmental evaluate population policies. Successfully learning study courses students might be able to display: Academic competence: 1. Attaching the awareness of the citizens and peoples atīstību regulatory documents and declarations. 2 Knowledge of demographic processes in the EU and in the world. 3. Construction skills to analyze the demographic and people in the development process patterns. 4. Thorough knowledge and understanding of population and development forecasts for the people. Professional competence: 1. Students prepared demographic and people in the development process of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Course plan

1.International and local residents and the development of regulatory returns and the program (global, European Union and Latvian) and the achieved performance L - 4, S - 2 2.Concept of sustainable development, the progress achieved by the evaluation indicators. HDI calculation L - 2, S - 2 3.Gender equality and evaluation indicators L - 2 4.Demographic situation in the world, EU and Latvia (population, birth rate, mortality). Analysis of demographic process. Aging population (figures, causes, consequences) L- 4, P- 2 5.Lifes quality, its indicators. Assessment of the situation L - 2, S- 4 6.The education of population L - 2 7.The health, morbidity and survival of population L - 2 8.Migration, social integration and globalization L - 2 9.Perspective of populations development in the world, EU and Latvia S - 2Requirements for awarding credit points1) Prepared and presentaited report on population and development (20% from total rating); 2) population and development process analysis – two kontrol tests (40% of total rating); 3) exam test - population and development process analysis and assessment (40% of total rating). Final score : a topical problem summary - 30% kontrol test- 30%, exam test -40 %.Compulsory reading1.Tautas attīstība. (2003) Mācību līdzeklis. Galv. red. E.Lupe, projekta koord. I.Dedze. Rīga: Jumava, UNDP, Sorosa fonds Latvija, 267 lpp. 2.Zvidriņš. P.(2003) Demogrāfija. Rīga: LU, 279 lpp.Further reading1.Latvijas statistikas gadagrāmata. Rīga, LR CSP (pēdējie gadi) 2.Demografijas gadagramata. Rīga, LR CSP (pēdējie gadi) 3.Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības indikatoru pārskats.Rīga, 2006.- 44 lpp.Periodicals and other sources1.PRB World Population//www. prb.org 2.WHO statistics// www.who.int/whosis/ 3.Latvijas ilgstpējīgas attīstības indikatoru pārskats 2006. //http://www.lvgma.gov.lv/produkti/liaip2006/ 4.Latvijas Nacionālais attīstības plāns 2007-2013// www.nap.lv 5.ANO Tūkstošgades deklarācija// www.mfa.gov.lv/lv/ano/...ANO/tukstosgade 6.Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attītības stratēģija // http://www.latvija2030.lv/ 7.Latvijas statistikas dati//www.csb.lv/datu bazes 8.Eiropas Savienības statistiskas dati// www. europa.eu 9.Pasaule un Latvija. Ilgstspējīgas attīstības aspekti. Šumilo Ē., Subbotina T. sadarbībā ar Muravsku T.// www.worldbank.org.lv/

Course title Integrated Marketing communicationsCourse code VadZ1017Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 16

Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 16

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 19.07.2012Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Ērika ŠumiloCourse developersIeva Fricberga

Replaced courseVadZ1017 [2VAD1017] Integrated Marketing communicationsCourse abstractThe aim of the course is to introduce students with the basics of concept of integrated marketing communications and current developments in this area. Knowledge of marketing communication goals and building strategies, as well as communication tools used most often is presented. The course is based in both – current theoretical concepts of integrated marketing communications and studies of world practices in this area.Learning outcomesUnderstanding of the concept of integrated marketing communications, communication process and tools involved, and how the business is driven by it. Ability to analyze and evaluate the international marketing environment and learn the principles of building communication strategies under these pressures. To apply the principles of integrated marketing communications in practice.Course plan1. Marketing communications, the place and role of it in the marketing of the organization, the world of integrated Marketing communication. L6, S2 2. Integrated marketing communications on the level of the brand. L2, S4 3. The international marketing environment (economic, cultural, political/legal) and how it affects the decisions of integrated marketing communications. L4, S4 4. Strategy building in integrated marketing communications: targets, principles, tools. L4, S6Requirements for awarding credit points2 group works - 50 %, exam - written test 50 % of totalCompulsory reading1.Promo/T.C.O’Guinn, C.T.Allen,R.J.Semenik/ South-Western Cengage Learning, 2011 2.Integrated Marketing Communication in Advertising and Promotion, 8e/ South-Western Cengage Learning, 2010 3.Marketing Communications/ J.Egan”, Thomson Learning, 2007 4.Mārketinga pamati/ F.Kotlers/ Jumava, 2006.Further reading1. International Marketing/ Czinkota M.R., Ronkainen I.A/ South-Western College Pub; 9 e, 2009 2. International Marketing:A Global Perspective/ H.Muhlbacher, H.Leihs, L.Dahringer / Thomson Learning, 2006 3.Mārketinga komunikācijas. 1.sējums/ V.Praude, J.Šalkovska /Vaidelote, 2005. 4.Mārketinga komunikācijas. 2.sējums/ V.Praude, J.Šalkovska /Vaidelote, 2006.Periodicals and other sources1. www.adage.com 2. www.marketingpower.com

3. www.brandweek.com

Course title International Organizations and Economic Globalization

Course code Ekon3065Credit points 4ECTS creditpoints 6Total Contact Hours 64Number of hours for lectures 32Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 32

Independent study hours 96Date of course confirmation 04.04.2012Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Ērika ŠumiloCourse developersĒrika ŠumiloBaiba Šavriņa

Prerequisite knowledgeEkon3100, International EconomicsReplaced courseEkon3065 [2EKO3066] International organizations and economic globalizationCourse abstractThe aim of this course is to introduce students with economic aspects of globalization, its historical development, influencing factors and consequences. The course examines main international organizations and their impact on globalization processes in the world. Specially emphasized are such international organizations as World Trade Organization, World Bank, IMF, NATO, UNO, OECD and others. Moreover, processes of economic integration are analyzed within this course and biggest trade alignments, custom treaties and common markets are characterized. The course analyzes European Union as the highest form of economic integration, paying special attention on the most important areas of its activities.Learning outcomesAfter succeeding in this course students obtain understanding about the most important processes and are able to recognize mutual interaction and economic consequences of these processes. Students acquire skills for analysis of international institutions and their impact on certain regional and country level development. Furthermore, this course provides students with competence in the field of economical policy of European Union and abilities to evaluate its impact on the economical development of EU member states.Course plan1. The nature and forms of globalization L4 S4 2. Economic manifestations of globalization L4 S6 3. An impact of globalization on the economy L4 S4 4. International organizations L6 S4 5. The nature and forms of economic integration L4 S4 6. Regional economic blocks L4 S4

7. Economy of European Union L6 S6Requirements for awarding credit pointsFinal mark is composed from: work within semester (attendance, individual work) – 60%, final examination (written) – 40%Compulsory reading1.Joseph E. Stiglitz. Globalization and Its Discontents., 2006. 2.Jagdish Bhagwati. In Defense of Globalization, 2005. 3.Bennett and Oliver. International Organizations: Principles and Issues, 2006Further reading1.Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore, Rules For The World: International Organizations In Global Politics, 2004. 2.Clive Archer, International Organisations , 2001. 3.Michael Artis and Frederick Nixson, The Economics of the European Union: Policy and Analysis, 2002Periodicals and other sources1. Development Outreach. World Bank Institute. 2. Pausaules banka. www.worldbank.org 3. Pasaules tirdzniecības organizācija www.wto.org 4. Financial Times 5. The Economist 6. European Journal of International Relations.

Course title Start-ups 2Course code VadZ1047Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 16Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 16

Independent study hours 48Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementCourse developersIlona Baumane-Vītoliņa

Prerequisite knowledgeVadZ1044, Start-upCourse abstractThe study course "Entrepreneurship in practice II" aim is to develop the product or service of the study course "Entrepreneurship in practice II" and to foster the competitiveness of the idea. In this study course it will be described, how to develop the product to keep it competitive, how to analyse the outcomes financially and qualitatively and how to use the analytic thinking for further development.Learning outcomesIn the result of the study course, the idea of the study course "Entrepreneurship in practice I" will be fully developed. Meanwhile, students will have learnt how to analyze and deal with the factors of their own success and failure. The study course will give the opportunity to

look at the basics of financial analysis to foster the comprehension about the quantitative results and outcomes of entrepreneurship.Course plan

1. The role of control in entrepreneurship (L2) 2. Self assessment - comparing the current situation with the plan and analyzing the outcomes. (S2) 3. The role of analyzing financial results, the methods of analysis (L4) 4. The plan for further financial goals (S2) 5. Marketing strategies (L2) 6. Situation analysis, developing a marketing strategy (S4) 7. Intellectual property, patents, branding elements (L2) 8. Situation analysis, the vision of developing a brand (S2) 9. International envrionment, the influence of intercultural aspects on entrepreneurship (L4) 10. Case studies, international development of entrepreneurship (S4) 11. Further development, government support for business incubators (L2) 12. The final examination (S2)Requirements for awarding credit points

The attendance of lectures is not obligatory. Seminars + group work - 60% The final examination - 40%Compulsory reading

1.Hofstede, Hofstede, Minkov, "Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind", The McGraw-Hill, 2010 2.Scott, Davis, "Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open System Perspectives", Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2007. 3.de Bono, "I am right, You are Wrong", Penguin Books, 1991 4.Heath, Heath "Made to Stick", Random House, 2007. 5.Feld, "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City", 2012 6.Rifkins, Dž. Jaunās ekonomikas laikmets. Rīga: Jumava, 2004. 7. Eriksen, T., H. Small places, large issues: an introduction to social and cultural anthropology. London: Pluto Press, 2001, pp. 294-311. 8.Smelser, N., J. The handbook of economic sociology. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2005, pp. 5-56.

Course title Statistics ICourse code Ekon1265Credit points 4ECTS creditpoints 6Total Contact Hours 64Number of hours for lectures 32Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 32

Independent study hours 96Date of course confirmation 29.03.2011

Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Daina ŠķiltereCourse developersBiruta SlokaDaina ŠķiltereMārtiņš DanusēvičsIrina Bausova

Course abstractThe purpose of the course is to gain versatile knowledge and practical skills in processing and analyzing socially economical information. Tasks of the course: 1) introduce widespread probability theories and mathematical statistics methods (odd events, manipulations with probabilities, probability distributions, empirical distribution, sampling methods, testing statistical hypothesis, analysis of regression and correlation etc.); 2) analyze real-life examples of statistical analysis, solving of tasks and interpreting the results.Learning outcomes

By successfully mastering the course students gain the knowledge and practical skills in probability theory and in the statistical processing and analysis of socio-economic information. Academic competences. 1. Students acquire a thorough knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics. 2. Students obtain an academic understanding of the theoretical and empirical distribution, statistical indicators, sampling, statistical hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis. 3. Students have improved understanding of statistical information gathering, grouping, processing and modeling. Professional competences. 1. Students acquire practical skills in information processing and statistical analysis. 2. Students are able to independently choose and apply statistical methods to solving practical problems and interpret the results. 3. Students are able to creatively apply the acquired techniques in statistical analysis of socio-economic processes and phenomena.Course plan1. Importance of Statistical Information in Management Decision Making. L2 2. Introduction to Probability, Probability Rules. L4 P6 3. Probability Distributions. L6 P6 4. Empirical Distributions. L4 P4 5. Sampling Method. L2 P2 6. Statistical Hypothesis Testing. L6 P6 7. Analysis of Variance. L2 P2 8. Regression and Correlation Analysis. L6 P6Requirements for awarding credit pointsLecture attendance is not mandatory. Classes attendance is mandatory, includes tests (40 %) and independent tasks (20%) Curse test – written exam (40 %)Compulsory reading1. Vasermanis E., Šķiltere D. Varbūtību teorija un matemātiskā statistika. R.: Izglītības soļi, 2003.- 186 lpp. (LUB - 109) 2. Krastiņš O., Ciemiņa I. Statistika. R.: LR CSP, 2003.- 267 lpp. (LUB - 46) 3. Keller G., Warrack B. Statistics for management and economics. Pacific Grove, CA,

Thomson-Books/Cole, 2003.- 832 p. (LUB - 10) 4. Anderson D. R. Statistics for business and economics. Mason, OH: South-Western/Thomson Learning, 2002.- 884 p. (LUB - 1)Further reading1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistiska ekonomikā. Risinājumi ar SPSS un Microsoft Excel. R.: Datorzinību centrs, 2006. - 364 lpp. 2. Krastiņš O. Ekonometrija. R.: LSI, 2003.- 207 lpp. 3. Siegel Andrew F. Practical Business Statistics. Irwin McGraw-Hill. New York, San Francisco St. Louis, 2002.- 1056 p. 4. Sheskin D. J. Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2007.- 752 p.Periodicals and other sources1. Šķiltere D., Bausova I. Statistika I: www. estudijas.lu.lv 2. Statistikas un pārvaldes problēmas. Zinātniskie raksti. Ikgadējs izd. R.: CSP, LSI 3. CSP mājas lapa. Interneta resurss: www.csb.lv 4. Eiropas Savienības Statistikas biroja mājas lapa. Interneta resurss: www.euroststat.com 5. Foundations and Trends in Econometrics. www.worldscinet.com/fteco/fteco.shtml 6. Journal of Business and Economic Statistics (EBSCO (A))

Course title MacroeconomicsCourse code EkonP198Credit points 4ECTS creditpoints 6Total Contact Hours 64Number of hours for lectures 32Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 32

Independent study hours 96Date of course confirmation 01.12.2010Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Roberts ŠkaparsCourse developersEdgars KasalisElena DubraSandra JēkabsoneIrina Skribāne

Prerequisite knowledgeEkon1066, Microeconomics IEkonP040, MicroeconomicsReplaced courseEkon2060 [2EKO2013] Macroeconomics ICourse abstractCourse goal – a theoretical knowledge and practical skills about the main macroeconomic problems and relationships in the national economy would be provided to students. The topics deals with the main macroeconomic problems and economic adjustment policies. Possible direct and side effects would be discussed. Course studies develops theoretical thinking and

certain skills to valuate different economic situations. Course objectives: 1) to understand economic systems and it's structure, existing relationships between economic sectors; 2) to valuate the main principles of market economy, demand and supply sides in different markets and their role in the national economy; 3) to develop knowlegde about economic development and adjustment possibilities, policies and tools.Learning outcomesStudies provides knowledge about understanding the main macroeconomic relationships, sectors role in market economy and practical skills to valuate possible side effects. After successful finishing course students are able: - to provide academic competences: 1. Understanding macroeconomic relationships between sectors and different markets in yhe national economy; 2. To valuate different economic situations by using different economic models and its graphical interpretation. 3.To understand the main features of nationaleconomic policy goals and used tools to realize it. students will be able to use in their professional development. Course provides an opportunity for deeper studies specific economic branches, economic policy and international economics. - to provide proffessional competences: 1. Ability to analyze and to valuate current economic issues in the national economy; 2. To have an interest and ability for deeper studies of economic policy, international economics e.t.c. 3. To have practical skills to valuate economic data and specific economic situations..Course planNo. Topic Load (hours) 1.Introduction the macroeconomics, issues and controversies. lectures 2. seminars 2 2.Economic sectors and its relationship in the market economy. lectures 2. seminars 2 3.Measuring of macroeconomic activities, business cycles. lectures 2. seminars 2 4.Employment and price level dynamics. lectures 2. seminars 2 5.Aggregate supply and aggregate demand tin different markets. lectures 4. seminars 4 6.Consumption and saving, their influence to different economic processes. lectures 2. seminars 2 7.Equilibrium tin economics, multiplier. lectures 4. seminars 4 8.Money and capital market, equilibrium tin money market. lectures 4. seminars 2 9.Monetary policy and bank system. lectures 2. seminars 2 10.Relationships between goods and money market. Mixed fiscal and monetary policy. lectures 2. seminars 4 11.IS-LM model and its economic interpretation. lectures 4. seminars 6 12.Macroeconomic overview of Latvia and its development strategic goals. lectures 2.Requirements for awarding credit points- participation in all seminar classes and presentation of study results (20%); - passed written intermediate exams (30%); - final exams (50%).Compulsory reading1. Dornbusch R., Fischer S., Macroeconomics., McGraw-Hill, Inc., NY, 2001. 2005 – EZB 1eks. 1994 – EZB 26 eks. 1987 – EZB 2 eks. 1981 – SZF 1 eks., Salaspils 1 eks. 2. Gods U., Makroekonomika., Turība, Rīga, 2002.

2004 – EZB 50 eks., CB 1 eks. 2002 – EZB 46 eks., CB 1 eks. 3. Kassalis E., Makroekonomika., LU, Rīga, 2003. 2002 – EZB 3 eks. 2000 – EZB 2 eks. 1995 – EZB 12 eks., CB 2eks. 1993 – EZB 9 eks., CB 1 eks. 4. Lībermanis G., Makroekonomika: teorija un Latvijas attīstības problēmas, SIA Kamene, Rīga, 2003 2003 – EZB 9 eks., CB 1 eks. 1999 –EZB 1 eks., CB 1 eks. 1998- EZB 24 eks., CB 4 eks.Further reading

1. Latvijas ekonomikas pērstrukturizācijas problēmas jaunās ekonomikas apstākļos., LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, Rīga, 2005. 2. Mankiw N.G., Macroeconomics., Worth Publischer, NY, 2002. 3. Sachs J.D., Larrain F.B., Macroeconomics in the Global Economy., Harvester Wheatsheaf, NY, 1993. 4. Dornbusch, Rudiger. Macroeconomics / Rudiger Dornbusch ... [et al.]. 7th Canadian ed. Toronto : McGraw-Hill Ryerson, c2005. xxii, 458 lpp. : diagr., tab. ISBN 0070916160.Periodicals and other sources1. Latvijas Republikas Ekonomikas ministrija.,” Ziņojums par Latvijas tautsaimniecības attīstību”., Rīga. (periodisks izdevums reizi pusgadā). 2. Žurnāls „Kapitāls” (periodisks izdevums reizi mēnesī). 3. Latvijas Bankas ceturkšņu un gada biļeteni. 4. Latvijas Bankas mājas lapa: http://bank.gov.lv 5. Latvijas Centrālās statistikas pārvaldes mājas lapa: http://www.csb.gov.lv 6. Latvijas Finanšu ministrijas mājas lapa: http://www.fm.gov.lv 7. Latvijas Ekonomikas ministrijas mājas lapa: : http://www.em.gov.lv 8. Latvijas Universitātes studiju noteikumi: http://www.lu.lv/jauna/studijas/stud_kartiba.html 9. Ministru kabineta mājas lapa: http://www.mk.gov.lv 10. Saeimas mājas lapa: http://www.saeima.lv

Course title Business in the European Union

Course code VadZ3099

Credit points 2

ECTS creditpoints 3

Total Contact Hours 32

Number of hours for lectures 16

Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 16

Independent study hours 48

Date of course confirmation 16.05.2011

Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and Management

Responsible course teaching staff Ērika Šumilo

Course developers

Tatjana Muravska

Prerequisite knowledge

EkonP197, International Economic RelationsVadZ2592, Management Theory

Replaced course

VadZ3099 [2VAD3126] Business in the European Union

Course abstract

The purpose of the course is to provide a theoretically and statistically updated analysis of trends and changes in European business. Special emphasis will be put on the process of a Common Market Concept, Single European Act and their influence on the business environment. Attention will be given to the Lisbon Treaty and changes in the decision making process in the EU and how this determines business environment in Europe. The types of business organisation in Europe and their performance will be discussed. Technological development and competitiveness of European business will be in focus during the course time.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to analyse business environment in the Europe, main trends in European integration, changes in the decision making process. They also will be able to examine types of business organisations in Europe, their performance and to provide comprehensive considerations about future trends of the European Business development.

Course plan

1. European Integration and Institutions of the European Union L2,S2 2. Common Market and European business environment L2,S2 3. European Business Organisations: types and objectives L2,S2 4. European Business Strategy L2,S2 5. European Marketing Concept L2,S2 6. Assessing European Markets and European Market Entry L2,S2 7. European Labour Markets and Business Strategy Development L2,S2 8. Technology and Innovations: Impact on EU Competitiveness L2,S2

Requirements for awarding credit points

Attendance of lectures - is not compulsory

Seminars and discussions- compulsory Case studies preparation and analysis - 20% Term paper- 30% Final exam- written 50%

Compulsory reading

1. Harris N. European Business, Macmillan Press, London,1996.-362 2. Lynch R.European Marketing, Kogan Page, London, Limited, 1994.- 249p. 3. Hiteris T. European Union Economics, FT Prentice Hall,2003.-360

Further reading

1. Europolitics N 3407 November 7, 2007 Special addition: Lisbon Treaty. What changes? - 41p. 2. European Business, Richard Welford , Kate Prescott , Simon Mercado, FT Prentice Hall, 2007 (ISBN 0273646001) 3. Johnson, Debra and Turner, Colin, European Business, Macmillan Press, London, 2006. 4. Sudor, Gabriele, Doing Business in Europe, Macmillan Press, London 2007. 5. Deksnis B. Eiropas apvienošanās ... integrācija un suverenitāte, Rīga, Junda, 1998/- 482.lpp. 6. Šreters H.J. Eiropas Savienības leksikons, Rīga, Jumava,2004.- 268.lpp. 7. The European Challenge 1992. The Benefits of A Single Market. The Cecchini Report. Official Facts and Figures., Wildwood House Limited, 1990.-127. 8. International Business and Europe in Transition, London,Macmillan,1996.- 266p. 9. Brian Rothery Gower, What Maastrich Means for Business Opportunities and Regulations in the ES Internal Market, 1995, pp. 5-43.

Periodicals and other sources

Žurnāla Economist elektroniskās versijas ir pieejamas internetā – www.economist.com ES Stabilitātes un izaugsmes pakts pieejams internetā - http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/sg_pact_fiscal_policy/index_en.htm?cs_mid=570 World Development Report 2009 Spatial Disparities and Development Policy Outline http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTWDR2009/Resources/Outline.pdf World Economic Outlook Spillovers and Cycles in the Global Economy April 2007 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2007/01/pdf/text.pdf The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008 World Economic Forum http://www.gcr.weforum.org/ World Investment Report United Nations Conference on Trade and Development http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=1465 Par eiro aktualitātēm - http://www.eui.eu/RSCAS/Research/Eurohomepage/ World Migration Reports IOM http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/1674?entryId=16084 International Energy Outlook, Energy Information Administration Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting, U.S. Department of Energy http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/pdf/0484(2007).pdf http://www.europa.eu.int/pol/emu/index_en.htm http://www.europa.eu.int/index_en.htm http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/ http://www.ifg.org http://www.sagepub.co.uk/frame.html?http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journals/detai http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/carfax/09654313.html

http://www.oswego.edu/~economic/journals.htm http://www.friendsofeurope.org/

Course title Economy of the Baltic StatesCourse code Ekon1036Credit points 2ECTS creditpoints 3Total Contact Hours 32Number of hours for lectures 20Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments 12

Independent study hours 48Date of course confirmation 19.05.2011Responsible Unit Faculty of Economics and ManagementResponsible course teaching staff Ērika ŠumiloCourse developersViesturs Pauls Karnups

Course abstractThe aim of the course – to provide students with an overview of the economic development of Latvia and the other Baltic States in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will become acquainted with the actual economic development tendencies in the Baltic States in the 20th and 21st centuries, and will analyse the indicators of the economic development of the Baltic States, as well as the consequences thereof.Learning outcomesAs a result, students will have an in-depth overview of the economic development of the Baltic States in the 20th and 21st centuries. Upon successful completion of the course a student will have the following:

Academic competences 1.A strengthened understanding of the main problems and issues of the Baltic States 2. A deeper knowledge of the economic history of the Baltic States 3. Develop his or her analytical thinking skills and ensure for themselves the necessary theoretical foundation to understand the current economic problems of the Baltic States

Professional competences 1. Will be able to independently analyse, compare and evaluate current economic issues in the Baltic States.Course plan1.Theoretical aspects – small open economies (in Latvian) L2 2.Economy of Latvia before WWI (in Latvian) L2 3.Economy of Lithuania before WWI (in Latvian) L2 4..Economy of Estonia before WWI (in Latvian) L1 S1 5.The Baltic States during WWI – 1915 – 1918 (in Latvian) L1 S1 6.Economy of Lithuania – 1920 – 1940 (in English) L2 7.Economy of Estonia – 1920 – 1940 (in English)L2 8.Economy of Lithuania – 1920 – 1940 (in Latvian). L1 S1

9.Economy of Estonia and Lithuania – 1945 – 1990 ( in English) L1 S1 10 Economy of Latvia – 1945 – 1990 (in Latvian) 1 S1 11.Economy of Estonia – 1991 – 2003 (in English) L1 S1 12.Economy of Lithuania – 1991 – 2003 (in English) L1 S1 13.Economy of Latvia – 1991 – 2003 (in Latvian) L1 S1 14.Economy of Estonia and Lithuania – 2004 – 2007 ( in English) L1 S1 15.Economy of Latvia – 2004 – 2007 (in English) L1 S1 16. Film S2Requirements for awarding credit points1. Paper and presentation – 35% 2. Tests and homework – 15% 3. Final examination – 50%Compulsory reading1. Kahk J. & Tarvel E. An Economic History of the Baltic States. – Studia Baltica Stockholiensis 20/Acta Universitatis Stockholmiensis, 1997. [LNB – 1] 2. Zīle Ļ. (red.) Latvija divos laikaposmos: 1918-1928 un 1991-2001. – Rīga:LU žurnāla "Latvijas Vēsture" fonds,2001. [LNB – 5; LUB – 5] 3. Balabkins, N. W., Latvia’s Trade in the Interwar Period (1920-1940) // Johansson, A., Loit A. et al (ed.), Emancipation and Interdependence – Stockholm – Centre for Baltic Studies, 1994 [LNB – 2] 4. Bērziņš, V. et al (red), 20. gadsimta Latvijas vēsture I, Rīga: Latvijas Vēstures institūta apgāds, 2000 [LNB – 5; LUB – 6] 5. Strods, H., Latvijas Lauksaimniecības vēsture, Rīga: „Zvaigzne”, 1992 [LLU – 4; LNB – 5; LUB – 4] 6. Balodis, A. Latvijas un latviešu tautas vēsture, Rīga: Neatkarīgā teātra „Kabata” grāmatu apgāds, 1991 [LLU – 3; LNB – 4; LUB – 6] 7. Zīle, R. (et.al.) Latvia Entering the XXI Century – Rīga: Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, 2000. [LUB – 3; RTU – 2] 8. Graudiņš R., et. al. Baltijas jūras reģions pēc Eiropas Savienības paplašināšanās: attīstības scenāriji. – Rīga: Zinātne, 2006 [LNB – 4; LUB – 3] 9. Hood N., (et.al.) Transition in the Baltic States. – Great Britain: Macmillan Press Ltd., 1997 [LUB – 1; LNB – 2] 10. Tondl, G. Convergence after Divergence? Regional Growth in Europe – Austria: Springer-Verlag, 2001 11. The Baltic States. A Regional Economic Assessment. – Paris: OECD Economic Surveys, 2000 12. Ketels C, & Sölvel Ö, Competitiveness and Cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region. – State of the Region Report 2005., Stockholm School of Economics, 2005Further reading1. Appleyard D.R. & Field A.J. International Economics. Third Edition. - Boston: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 1998. [LUB – 2; RSU – 3] 2. Oļevskis, G. Starptautiskā ekonomika – Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2004 [LNB – 3; LUB – 3] 3. Šteinbuka, I. Latvia's Dilemma: Financing Accession Costs While Maintaining Fiscal Constraint. The World Bank. 2002 4. Spīča, I. Baltijas valstu brīvā tirdzniecība un muitas ūnijas iespējas – Rīga: LU, 2000 [LNB – 4; LUB – 2] 5. Porietis, J. Ekonomika. Vēsture. Metodoloģija. – Rīga: Banku augstskola, 2001 [LUB – 2] 6. Šumilo, Ē & Subbotina, T. Pasaule un Latvija: Ilgtspējīgas attīstības aspekti – Rīga: J.Rozes apgāds, 2002 [LNB – 3; LUB – 6] 7. J. Berengaut, et al. The Baltic Countries: From Economic Stabilisation to EU Accession – USA: IMF, 1998 [LUB – 1; RTU – 1]

Periodicals and other sources1.Latvijas Vēsture / Jaunie un jaunākie laiki 2.BalticStudies Newsletter 3.Baltic Journal of Economics 4.Baltic Rim Economies Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania – Poland. Bimonthly Review - Turku School of Economics 5.Transformations in Business & Economics 6.Transition Newsletter 7.Latvijas tautsaimniecības ziņojums, Ekonomikas ministrija (www.em.gov.lv)Notes

The course plan may change from year to year. For example, new films, etc. 50% of the course is in English. In the 2011/2012 academic year the course will be 100% in English.