Jak osobní vlastnosti ovlivňují ekonomické chování?

This bachelor thesis mainly focuses on the question of how personal characteristics affect economic behavior. The main intention is to observe whether there is correlation between rational and non-cognitive part of the decision-making process. First part consists of five theoretical chapters characterizing interaction between emotions, morality, language, ethnicity, religion and economic behavior. Second part is dedicated to analysing the relationship between four observed nationalities (Czech, Russian, French and German) and saving and altruistic behavior of respondents, based on the findings of the respective survey. Subsequently results are put in comparison with recent macroeconomic statistical data of four examined nationalities. The final chapter is directed to estimation of the econometric model based on the data from the questionnaire. Conclusion provides an overall summary of individual chapters along with accentuating on the general findings. The outcome of the thesis certifies the statement that personal qualities have a substantial impact on economic behavior.