Research topics of the EF
The scientific research activity of the Faculty of Economics is closely linked to the industry and the needs of the South Bohemian region. The faculty focuses on applied research in economics and management of businesses, socioeconomic factors of the regional development, modern information technologies and innovation. This approach contributes to the solution of current challenges and problems faced by regional businesses, institutions and public administration. The faculty also actively contributes to the transfer of knowledge into practice, which strengthens its position of a key partner in the development of the region. Further development of multidisciplinary approach, strengthening of international relations and improvement of quality of scientific outcomes are among further goals of the faculty.
The main research goals and spheres developed at FEC in the monitored period were as follows:
Economics, finance and business management.
Economy, public sector economy and finance, regional economy and regional development, environmental economy.
Trade, marketing and tourism.
Research Focus of Departments and Teams of the Faculty of Economics, University of South Bohemia
Research program title: Mathematical-statistic modelling and optimization in practice
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Mathematical and statistical modelling and optimisation
- (2) Mathematical and statistical methods in management, regional policy, marketing and academic disciplines
- (3) Research of modern information systems from the security and communication points of view
JEL Classification:
- C000, C010, C020, C190, C60, C610, C63, C900
- R100, R110, R580
- L86
Research Projects:
GAČR 16-03708S (2016-2018) Spatial geometrical statistics of random sets in Euclidean spaces (co-worker doc. Tomáš Mrkvička)
GAČR P201/11/1558 (2011-2014) Random walks and random fields in models of statistical mechanics (doc. Marek Biskup)
GAČR P201/11/P164 (2011-2014) Martingale approximations and U-statistics (RNDr. Jana Klicnarová)
GAČR P201/10/0472 (2010-2014) Stochastic geometry - inhomogeneity, marking, dynamics and stereology (co-worker doc. Tomáš Mrkvička)
MŠMT Aktion 63p22 (2012) Testing and modelling of cancer (doc. Tomáš Mrkvička)
Research program title: Consumer protection and legal aspects of land consolidation
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Textbook on commercial law
- (2) Legal aspects of land consolidation
- (3) Simulated court proceedings (MOOT) for the improvement of schooling
JEL Classification:
- H57, D18
- K13, K29, K32, K35
- G33, K35
Research program title: Management of small and medium sized enterprises
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Process management of small and medium-sized enterprises
- (2) Human resource management of small and medium-sized enterprises
- (3) Strategic management and regional development
JEL Classification:
- L10, L20, L30
- M10, R50
Research program title: Economic impacts of changes and policies in the fields of finance, accounting and taxation
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Corporate finance, accounting and auditing
- (2) Financial system, public finance and tax system
JEL Classification:
- G3, G21, G23, G24, G1
Research projects:
GA JU 029/2011/S (2014-2016) Economic impacts of legislative changes and policies in the fields of finance, accounting and taxation (doc. Kouřilová)
GA JU 029/2011/S (2011-2013) Institutional approaches to regional development (doc. Jílek)
NAZV QI 92A023 (2009-2012) Rural area - area for active life – model strategies for development of rural area life (doc. Faltová Leitmanová)
NAZV QH 82162 (2008-2012) The possibilities of farmland ownership defragmentation (prof. Střeleček)
GAČR 402/06/0903 (2006-2008) Economic growth of regions (with a focus on South Bohemia region) (doc. Faltová Leitmanová)
MSM-6007665806 (2005-2011) Sustainable methods of agricultural management in montane and submontane areas with respect to harmonization of the production and nonproduction spheres. (co-worker Prof. Střeleček) and The Analysis of Fiscal Situation of Region. Part of the research project MSM 6007665806 (co-worker doc. Jílek)
NAZV QG60042 (2006-2009) Harmonization of instruments of Common Agriculture Policy with specific conditions of czech agriculture, leading to the increase in competitiveness and sustainable development. (prof. Střeleček)
MZE/QC, project QC1037 (2001-2004) Efficiency of exploitation in programmes EU in Czech republic. (prof. Střeleček)
MZE QD0176 (2000-2004) Intensification and efficient management in dairy cattle herd with respect to a future membership in The European Union (Prof. Střeleček).
MSM-122200001 (1999-2004) Economic and agricultural production structure of marginal areas in respect to their development (Prof. Střeleček)
Research program title: Microeconomic and macroeconomic aspects of social and economic development
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Measurement of productivity
- (2) Economics of transport and transport services
- (3) Microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis with focus on the labor market, small and medium-sized enterprises and municipal enterprises.
JEL Classification:
- D24, E24, M21, O18
Research Projects:
NAZV QI 92A023 (2009-2012) Rural area - area for active life – model strategies for development of rural area life (doc. Ing. Ivana Faltová Leitmanová, CSc.)
GAJU 79/2013/S (2013-2015) Models of SMEs (doc. Ing. Ladislav Rolínek, Ph.D.; members of deparment were co-workers)
GAČR 402/06/0903 (2006-2008) Economic growth of regions (with a focus on South Bohemia region) (doc. Ing. Ivana Faltová Leitmanová, CSc.)
Research program title: Market research and marketing decision making
Main areas of the department scientific and research work:
- (1) Research of consumer markets and their behaviour
- (2) Sustainable tourism
- (3) Trade with food products
- (4) Marketing and management decision-making
JEL Classification:
- C63, C81, C83, D12, M31
- L81, Q13, D18, F14
- L83, L88
Department of Regional Management
