Ekonomický a institucionální vývoj Severní Koreje v letech 1973-2000

This bachelor thesis deals with centrally planned economy and economic and institutional development of North Korea between the years 1973-2000. The first part of this thesis explains the elemental features of centrally planned economy as well as its advantages and disadvantages. The second part of this thesis aims to briefly describe the development and key institutions of North Korea, to examine international trade of the DPRK between 1973-2000 and to outline North Korea's dependence on Soviet Union. Emphasis is put on the analysis and development of North Korea's international trade legislation. The final part of this thesis focuses on the development of North Korea's domestic economy which is then compared to other important states. One of the examined and compared indicators of domestic economy is the development of living standards and gross domestic product.