Analysis of the development of competencies of the Czech National Bank since 1993 including an analysis of the consequences of the Czech Republic's entry into the eurozone at competencies of the Czech National Bank

That theme is very topical because of intense debate about the real possibilities of the Czech Republic's entry into the eurozone. The introduction of the euro in the CR could significantly affect the position of the Czech National Bank, particularly in terms of transfer of competences in the field of monetary policy to the European Central Bank. The theoretical part covers the general theory of central banking. The scope, functions, objectives and instruments of the central bank are characterized in this part. The analytical part is focused on the development of competencies of the CNB from 1993 to the present and on the comparison of main functions, goals and tools between the CNB and the ECB. The European System of Central Banks and the role of CNB in the system before the adoption of the euro are also defined in this part. The main accent is put on changes in the competences and activities of the CNB's monetary policy, regulation and supervision and monetary circulation after joining the eurozone. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the development of competencies of the CNB from the date of its establishment to the present and the consequences of the CR's entry into the eurozone at competencies of the CNB in relation to the ECB.