The topic of fiscal policy has been long neglected in terms of fiscal policy's interdependence with other main macroeconomic variables. Presented thesis therefore analyses the validity of different fiscal policy models for the case of Czech Republic. Dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) framework is used throughout the thesis. Different fiscal policy rules are put into otherwise identical - benchmark - model and the models are compared to each other and to the benchmark model. The analysed fiscal policy models are an acyclical, counter- cyclical, two pro-cyclical and dichotomous spending models. We find that the most plausible fiscal policy rule is of pro-cyclical type and closely follows the model of Alesina et al. (2008). The model assumes that interest groups can steal part of government income through corruption and voters cannot observe it, so they demand maximum fiscal spending in the good times. The logic of this model is in accordance with the current state of fiscal and economic behaviour in Czech Republic.

The introduction of this diploma thesis summarizes the production of , and it identifies the two following layers of authorship. The first layer is the fictional authorship of Jara Cimrman; the second layer is the authorship of the Cimrmanologists and their so-called (or fictional) reconstructions of Cimrman's work. The introduction further discusses the importance of the radio show , which gave birth to the character of Jara Cimrman. Finally, the introduction analyses various aspects of Cimrman and his mystifying character. The core of this thesis consists of an analysis of Cimrman and his relation to Czech Dream. It also studies the Czech dream and its development. The second chapter provides a study based on the play , which is looking at the relation between Cimrman and Czech history and the national myth. The beginning of this chapter offers an overview of the history of the . The chapter then continues with an analysis of Cimrman's play with a special attention to its unusual political dimension. The third chapter studies the connections between Cimrman, or his creators, and Czech national consciousness and Czech culture as they are reflected in Cimrman's play . The play is set in the context of Kainar's poem , Klusak and Remunda's film , Macura's essay , and Kaspar's book .

Legal Regulation of International Arbitration Procedure in the Czech Republic and Argentina The purpose of my thesis is to describe the legal regulations of international arbitration in the Czech Republic and Argentina, find the differences between them and draw appropriate conclusions. The thesis begins with an introduction, where I outline the reasons why I chose this topic, the method used and the outcome that I plan to reach. Following the introduction, the thesis is divided into six chapters. The first chapter provides the reader with a general overview of basic concepts of arbitration. The chapter begins with an attempt to define what arbitration is by putting it in a historical context and then placing it within (or beyond) the scope of alternative dispute resolution. Next, the four main theoretical concepts, which are crucial for the understanding of arbitration, are outlined. The last part of the chapter contains the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, which explain the popularity of (international) arbitration. The next chapter deals with the legal regulation of international arbitration in the Czech Republic. It opens with a brief description of development of arbitration throughout Czech history and then is divided into sub-chapters dealing with specific elements of...

Fertility transformation in the youngest age from point of view of demography Abstract This thesis aims at evaluating fertility transformation in the youngest age in the 20th century and at the beginning of the 21st century in the Czech Republic. Circumstances and causes of transformation of fertility in this age group of women are based on usage of theoretical concepts related to fertility issues in the youngest age. The chosen period shows a number of changes in socioeconomic, political and legislative way. The transformation of the society in 20th century had influence on fertility level and fertility timing. Form of motherhood in the young age has changed also. Differences of characteristics of fertility in youngest age influenced by social evolution were shown on example of comparison of young women fertility evolution in Czech Republic, France and Romania. It approves that fertility level in the youngest age can be the driver of the social progression. Keywords: fertility, Czech Republic, young mother

Title: The issue of players' rugby injuries in the Czech Republic. Objective: The main objective of this thesis is to map the kinds of rugby players' injuries, who play the highest competition in the Czech Republic. It also determine the frequency of various injuries, duration of treatment and the search for connections with the players position on the field, injuries and game situations. Method: Information was obtained by nonstandardized questionnaire survey of rugby players by all new eight (previously ten) extra league senior teams in the Czech Republic. A total of 133 questionnaires were analyzed. For the analysis of the data obtained was used software Microsoft Excel 2007. Results: In extraleague of rugby in the Czech Republic was the most injury lacerations (24.2%), followed by ligament injuries (19.8%), dislocations (18.7%), injuries of the head/brain (12.6 %) and other (4.5%). Players of scrum most suffered lacerations, but attackers and scrumhalves/flyhalves injury of the head/brain. The overall average duration of treatment was 6.6 weeks. According to various positions: attackers 8 weeks, players of scrum 6.1 weeks and scrumhalf/flyhalf 5.4 weeks. The most injuries occur during defensive tackling (43%) and attacking (31%). Most injuries according to anatomical structure were on head...

An unique Czech fricative thrill - /ř/ - was studied mainly by Dr. Hála and Dr. Chlumský in the first half of the twentieth century. The methods employed were rather simple and the experiments were done on limited sample size. We decided to revisit and extend the results with electropalatography (EPG). Four female and three men participated in the experiments that were based on reading aloud voiced and voiceless /ř/ in various contexts. We dedicated a short part to dynamic characteristics of /ř/ and focused predominantly on the area of linguopalatal contact. We described the points of linguopalatal contact during /ř/ with adjusted anteriority index (CA). The possible factors affecting the CA are discussed. We scrutinized the differences in CA depending on selected factors for the whole group and each participant. The data suggest that thrill /ř/ occurs in the alveolar area. Anteriority index was chiefly dependent on voicing /ř/, type of the read material and also differed among various speakers.

vi Abstract The thesis investigates the linkages between macroeconomic performance and banks loans portfolio quality represented by the non-performing loans ratio in the Czech banking system in years 2003-2013. The empirical analysis evaluates how banks non-performing loans are influenced by several macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation, interest rate, unemployment rate and exchange rate. First we investigate loans quality on the aggregate level, next we analyze the quality of loans of households and non-financial corporations sector separately as the macroeconomic variables may affect these two sectors of borrowers differently. Finally the analysis of mutual links is done for different loan categories according to the level of failure also. The empirical results from vector autoregression model and impulse response analysis generally suggest that favorable macroeconomic conditions improve banks loans quality by lowering the non-performing loans ratio and vice versa. The thesis also identifies the feedback effect of increasing non- performing loans ratio on economic performance. Keywords: banks loans quality, macrofinancial linkages, non-performing loans, Czech banking system

Diploma thesis " The image of the church in Bohemia during the reign of Charles IV." deals with state of the Czech church in the late Middle Ages during the reign of Charles IV. The aim is to outline the image of the Church before the advent of Charles IV. to the Czech throne and especially to capture the state during his reign. The first part deals with the description of the situation in the church before the beginning of the reign of Charles IV. in Bohemia. It also includes the biography of the last bishop of Prague, John IV. of Dražice, but also efforts and attempts at the creation of the Prague archbishopric in the country. A special chapter deals with a biography of Charles IV. and his achievements especially in the role of the Czech and Roman king and emperor. The third chapter is dedicated to the main theme of the work, and that is the state of the Czech Church in Bohemia, the Prague Archbishopric and other religious institutions in the Czech kingdom. Part of the chapter is devoted to the first archbishop of Prague, Arnošt of Pardubice and his relationship and cooperation with Charles IV. The last part deals with the spiritual heritage, which Charles IV. left after his death, and which still exists.

DIPLOMA THESIS A comparison of the legal regulation of the Central Bank in the CR and selected countries of the European Union Abstract The aim of this thesis is to analyze and evaluate the central bank legislation in the Czech Republic and in selected countries of the European Union. Major focus is on banks' degree of legal independence from the executive power and from potential negative impact of executive power representatives on governance of the institution as well as on monetary policy decision making. The issue of independence is closely linked to monetary stability, especially to level of inflation, where the politicians' excessive influence may result in undesirable fluctuations in the state's economy. The thesis results in a comparison of the banks' legislation and in a positive assessment on the question of selected banks' affiliation within the category of most appropriately regulated institutions. Initial hypotheses about the privileged status of the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany and its suitability as a template for banks of central Europe's transition economies in the Nineties of 20th century are also positively evaluated. Apart from the key parts of the thesis, i.e. the introduction of theoretical models and works dealing with measurement of central banks' independence in...

This Master's Thesis studies the question of the presentation of the declenation and grammatical cases in Czech targeting Arab native speakers. This represents the most difficult as well as the most important area in Czech grammar. This work mainly focuses on the similarities and differences in typology between Czech and Arabic. The aim is to analyse the methods used in Czech grammar books meant for Arab students and raise their strong points and at the same time find their imperfections to use them as a potential for further improvement of the teaching process. A questionnaire helps us find difficulties linked with learning declension paradigms and Czech grammatical cases in the process of teaching and learning Czech as a target language. The conclusion then offers a number of lingvodidactic recommendations for teachers and authors publishing teaching material for Arab students.