Economic Security Management WSE-EK-MON-ESM
Economic Security Management is an interdisciplinary course based on economics and finance, incorporating elements of management and security sciences. It focuses on analyzing threats to economic stability, risk assessment, and strategies for minimizing their effects. Students gain insights into financial market mechanisms, economic policy, and crisis management tools, acquiring essential competencies for careers in corporations, public institutions, and the consulting sector.
Lecture Topics:
Introduction to Economic Security Management – key concepts, definitions, and the importance of economic stability.
Risk Factors in the Global Economy – financial crises, market instability, economic sanctions.
Geopolitics and Economic Security – the impact of conflicts and international relations on national economies.
The Financial System and Its Role in Economic Stability – central banks, international institutions, capital markets.
Crisis Management Mechanisms in the Economy – strategies for crisis prevention and mitigation.
Economic Security in State Policy – legal regulations, fiscal and monetary policies as stabilization tools.
Households and the Economy – threats to social systems, the significance of GDP per capita vs. PPP and their impact on markets.
The Role of International Organizations in Economic Stabilization – including the IMF, WTO, OECD, and their support mechanisms.
Threats to Developed and Developing Economies – risk analysis for different economic models.
Energy Policy and Economic Security – the importance of resources and the impact of energy transition.
Inflation, Deflation, and Their Effects on the Economy – analysis of macroeconomic phenomena and control methods.
International Trade and Its Impact on Economic Stability – global supply chains, protectionism, and economic integration.
Corporate Security and Risk Management – strategies for protecting businesses from crises and their consequences.
New Technologies and Their Impact on the Economy – digitalization, artificial intelligence, and risks/opportunities arising from technological progress.
Future Scenarios and Strategies for Strengthening Economic Security – trend analysis and forecasts for the coming decades.
The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical risk analysis tools, enabling a deeper understanding of economic stability mechanisms. Students develop key competencies for careers in risk management, finance, economic policy, and international institutions.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Knows and understands key concepts and theories related to economic security, financial risk, and crisis management.
Understands the impact of geopolitical, economic, and social factors on the economic stability of states and enterprises.
Knows the mechanisms of financial markets, economic policy, and international institutions responsible for economic stabilization.
Identifies and analyzes major threats to the economy, such as financial crises, economic sanctions, inflation, and geopolitical instability.
Skills
Can analyze and interpret economic data and assess economic risk in various macroeconomic scenarios.
Can identify the effects of global economic and political trends on the economic stability of countries, businesses, and households.
Applies risk management tools and develops strategies to minimize the negative impacts of economic crises.
Has the ability to evaluate national economic policies and their influence on economic security at both national and international levels.
Social Competences
Is aware of the responsibility for decisions made in economic risk management and their impact on various economic entities.
Can work in a team and effectively communicate in the field of risk analysis and proposing strategies to safeguard economic stability.
Is prepared to make informed and responsible decisions in conditions of economic uncertainty and a dynamically changing international environment.
Assessment criteria
Class activity: 40%
Written assignment and/or PPT presentation on a selected topic related to the subject (optional): 60%.
To pass the course with a satisfactory grade (3.0), a minimum of 61% on the percentage grading scale is required.
• 100% - 86% – very good
• 85% - 70% – good
• 69% - 61% – satisfactory
• 60% - 0% – unsatisfactory
Bibliography
Bremmer, I. (2006). The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall. Simon & Schuster.
Kobrin, S. J. (2018). Political Risk: Conceptual Issues and Implications for International Business. Cambridge University Press.
Frieden, J. A. (2020). Global Capitalism: Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century. W. W. Norton & Company.
Raczkowski, K. (2016). Bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne. Wyzwania dla zarządzania państwem. PWN.
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