Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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21st April 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


AmCham Policy Report, Issue 4 - April 17

One year, more or less, into the Sobotka government, can we say we know more about its intentions than we did on its first day? Has it set a clear direction for where it wants to steer the country? If so, has it provided undeniable indications that it has the capability to make the country go where ...
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27th February 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Competitiiveness: Czech economy results for 4Q 2014

According to the data provided by the Czech Statistical Office the Czech economy grew in 4Q of 2014 by 1.5 % instead of 1.3 % as were the original estimates of the Czech Statistical Office. Also the growth compared to previous quarter was eventually higher when it ended at the value of 0.4 % instead...
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30th January 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Competitiveness: Gray economy in the Czech Republic

Visa Europe published study that compares relative share of gray economy, i.e. economy where companies and individuals evade the payment of taxes, to the GDP of various countries including the Czech Republic. As for the situation here the Czech Republic had according to the Visa estimates approximat...
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic